Sapir
The Courage to Be Uncool
3 Apr 2025
Reflecting on the experience of being an outsider, the author explores the deep-rooted cultural and historical resilience within Jewish identity. Raised in 1...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Democracy’s Pessimism Paradox
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the pervasive sense of pessimism within modern democracies, fueled by social decay, economic challenges, and dissatisfaction with democr...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism
3 Apr 2025
The article delves into the complex history of antisemitism on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) campuses, highlighting the influence of f...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
That Pain You’re Feeling Is Peoplehood
3 Apr 2025
Reflecting on the tragic events of October 7, 2023, the article explores the concept of Jewish peoplehood and shared suffering through teachings of Rabbi Jos...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jewish Geography
3 Apr 2025
The dynamics of Jewish migration and changing geopolitical climates have significantly transformed Jewish demography worldwide. Historically, expulsions defi...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jewish Identity vs. Identity Politics
3 Apr 2025
Jonas Phillips, a German-Jewish immigrant in 18th-century America, highlighted the tension between maintaining a Jewish identity and assimilating into Americ...
3 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
5 Facts About Israel Everyone Needs to Know
2 Apr 2025
Joshua Hoffman's piece delves into five pivotal aspects of Israel essential for understanding its complex identity. The article covers Zionism, presenting it...
2 Apr 2025
JTA
I help tell Jewish women’s stories. Trump’s attacks on diversity are an assault on everyone’s history.
2 Apr 2025
Judith Rosenbaum, CEO of the Jewish Women's Archive, critiques the Trump administration's efforts to limit diverse historical narratives, particularly those ...
2 Apr 2025
Hadassah
From Miriam’s Well to Hadassah Wellness
2 Apr 2025
In the context of modern challenges, including Israel's longest war and rising antisemitism, Hadassah stands as a testament to resilience and innovation. Des...
2 Apr 2025
Lehrhaus
Hearing the Shepherd from Tekoa
2 Apr 2025
Ethan Schwartz reviews Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom's book, "Amos: The Genius of Prophetic Rhetoric," which is part of the Maggid Studies in Tanakh series and exp...
2 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
An East Side Story
1 Apr 2025
The article explores the vibrant Jewish immigrant life on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1916, highlighting the unique 'knish war' between two rival vendors ...
1 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
Will Putin Give Peace a Chance?
1 Apr 2025
The article examines the ongoing diplomatic efforts in Riyadh to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, focusing on the complexities and obstacles involved in ...
1 Apr 2025
Moment
From the Editor | Dinner with the 1947 Partition Plan
1 Apr 2025
Nadine Epstein reflects on a dinner gathering where historical documents, including the 1947 UN Partition Plan, were presented, prompting her to consider the...
1 Apr 2025
Jewish History Lectures
13. Ashkenazi Jews in Europe at the Turn of the 20th century
1 Apr 2025
The lecture explores the sociocultural and historical landscape of Ashkenazi Jews in Europe at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th cent...
1 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
The Lies That Made Zionists the Villains of Their Own Story
31 Mar 2025
Dr. Rae critically examines how historical Zionist efforts and ideologies have been misinterpreted and distorted by revisionist narratives, which unfairly pa...
31 Mar 2025
Tel Aviv Review
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Between Diplomacy and Commemoration: The Origins of the Study of Antisemitism
31 Mar 2025
Tom Eshed, a postdoctoral fellow, explores the evolution of antisemitism research post-World War II, emphasizing its complex relationship with Zionism and Is...
31 Mar 2025
Lehrhaus
The Body of Israel
30 Mar 2025
Shmuel Chaim Naiman's exploration of the connection between the People and the Land of Israel underscores how integral this relationship is to Jewish identit...
30 Mar 2025
Jewish History Lectures
8. Ashkenazim and the long 18th century
30 Mar 2025
The lecture on the Ashkenazim during the long 18th century explores the social, cultural, and religious transformations faced by Jewish communities in Europe...
30 Mar 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Arab Barghouti on his Imprisoned Father
30 Mar 2025
Arab Barghouti, the youngest son of Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian political figure imprisoned in Israel for 23 years, discusses his role in advoc...
30 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
You've never heard a Palestinian say this before.
29 Mar 2025
The article explores the complex historical and political context of Jerusalem, particularly focusing on the Al-Aqsa complex's significance for Muslims and t...
29 Mar 2025
Jewish Action
The Great Moror Merchant
28 Mar 2025
Set in 1932, this charming narrative recounts a true story from Jewish Life magazine, showcasing the ingenuity and determination of a Jewish merchant in pre-...
28 Mar 2025
MomentMag
Bacon's Rebellion and Solidarity Today #Politics #USHistory #History
28 Mar 2025
Dr. Lillie J. Edwards explores the historical significance of Bacon's Rebellion, an event from 1676, and its continued relevance in contemporary discussions ...
28 Mar 2025
Tablet
After the Storm
28 Mar 2025
In "After the Storm," Maggie Phillips highlights the resilience and ongoing impact of the Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Blowing Rock, North Carolina...
28 Mar 2025
Forward
Why Jews were like everyone else — only more so — during slavery and the Civil War
27 Mar 2025
Richard Kreitner's book, "Fear No Pharoah: American Jews, the Civil War, and the Fight to End Slavery," examines the complex role of Jews during the era of s...
27 Mar 2025
JTA
How the Yiddish writer Chaim Grade’s last novel was rescued from the archives, and wrestled into print
27 Mar 2025
The long-awaited publication of Chaim Grade's last novel, "Sons and Daughters," marks a significant moment in Yiddish literature. The novel, which explores t...
27 Mar 2025
Sources
Hearing the Cries of Others and Doing Good: A Reinterpretation
27 Mar 2025
Author Elisheva Baumgarten uses a medieval midrash from Ruth Zutah to draw parallels between the risk of immediate versus future benefits and current geopoli...
27 Mar 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Car Talk
27 Mar 2025
The podcast explores President Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts, highlighting its potential inflationary effect...
27 Mar 2025
Jewish History Nerds
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Season 4, Coming Next Week
27 Mar 2025
Hosts Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner preview the upcoming fourth season of "Jewish History Nerds," which will focus on the fascinating stories behind Jewis...
27 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Wars don’t end with wishful thinking—they end with victory | Eylon Levy with Ittay Flescher
27 Mar 2025
Eylon Levy engages with peace activist Ittay Flescher in a discussion about the nature of war and peace, arguing that conflicts such as wars cannot be resolv...
27 Mar 2025
Forward
Stef Wertheimer, one of Israel’s richest men, dies at 98
27 Mar 2025
Stef Wertheimer, a pioneering figure in Israel's industrial and political landscape, passed away at the age of 98. As the founder of the Iscar metalworking c...
27 Mar 2025
JTA
Central Park’s Wollman Rink, which the Trump Organization hopes to run again, was named for this Jewish family
26 Mar 2025
Central Park's Wollman Rink, named after a philanthropic Jewish family, is the focus of a new bidding war for operational rights. The Trump Organization, whi...
26 Mar 2025
JTA
B&H Photo, iconic Hasidic-owned electronics store in Midtown, is getting even bigger
26 Mar 2025
B&H Photo, a prominent Hasidic-owned electronics store in New York City, is expanding after purchasing a 10-story building at 333 West 34th Street for $150 m...
26 Mar 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Why do I exist? A thought from the perspective of a historian of the Jewish people.
26 Mar 2025
The historian H. Abramson explores the existential question of why we exist through the lens of Jewish historical experience. He delves into how Jewish histo...
26 Mar 2025
Moment
Book Review | The Colorful Crew Who Unlocked the Past
26 Mar 2025
The review explores Joshua Hammer's "The Mesopotamian Riddle," which delves into the 19th-century race to decipher Sumerian and Akkadian cuneiform scripts th...
26 Mar 2025
Promised Podcast
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The “Not a Citadel, a Sanhedrin” Edition
26 Mar 2025
Marking the centennial of the Hebrew University's founding in Jerusalem, the episode dives into the significance of its establishment amidst a politically ch...
26 Mar 2025
Unpacked
Why Religion Drives the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Explained
26 Mar 2025
The video explores the deep roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of Hebron, a city steeped in religious significance for both Jews and ...
26 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
The Key Difference Between 'Pro-Palestine' and 'Pro-Israel'
26 Mar 2025
The guest essay by Z.E. Silver explores the differences between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine positions, arguing that the former is rooted in supporting Jewis...
26 Mar 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew… Who Contemplates the Pig
26 Mar 2025
Jordan Rosenblum explores the profound symbolism of the pig in Jewish culture, highlighting how it's been used to affirm and challenge Jewish identity throug...
26 Mar 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew… Who Contemplates the Pig
26 Mar 2025
Jewish Studies professor Jordan Rosenblum explores the symbolic significance of the pig in Jewish culture, addressing both its historical and contemporary im...
26 Mar 2025
Forward
Mike Huckabee said there's 'no such thing as a Palestinian.' It's worth thinking about what that means
25 Mar 2025
Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's controversial claim that "there's no such thing as a Palestinian," exploring the historica...
25 Mar 2025
Mishpacha
The Last Link
25 Mar 2025
Reflecting on her close bond with her great-aunt, the author reminisces about Tante Anne, who lived independently until the age of 100 and served as a cheris...
25 Mar 2025
JTA
200,000 tourists a month are visiting the Nova massacre site in southern Israel
25 Mar 2025
The site of the Nova music festival massacre, where over 350 people were killed on October 7, 2023, has rapidly become a major tourist destination in Israel,...
25 Mar 2025
Moment
The Long Shadow of Austria’s Nazi Past
25 Mar 2025
Steven Feldman reflects on his journey to Linz, Austria, with familial ties to the Holocaust, exploring the persistent shadow of Nazi history in the city. Fe...
25 Mar 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Who was Yehudah al-Harizi, the Jewish Poet-Explorer?
25 Mar 2025
Yehudah al-Harizi, a prominent medieval Jewish poet and explorer, is the focus of this illuminating session. Known as a significant cultural figure, al-Hariz...
25 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
Gaza is Jewish. Very Jewish.
25 Mar 2025
Gaza has a long and rich Jewish history, often overlooked amidst contemporary political debates. The piece underscores the deep-rooted Jewish connection to G...
25 Mar 2025
JTA
Jeffrey Klein, 77, Mother Jones co-founder, saw ‘through line’ between investigative journalism and fighting antisemitism
24 Mar 2025
Jeffrey Klein, co-founder of the progressive magazine Mother Jones, is remembered for his contribution to investigative journalism and his commitment to Jewi...
24 Mar 2025
Lehrhaus
Shabbat on the Lower East Side Through the Prism of an Early American Posek
24 Mar 2025
Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Fried's Ohel Yosef, the first collection of rabbinic responsa printed in the U.S., offers valuable insights into early 20th-century Jewis...
24 Mar 2025
Jewish History Lectures
A Momentous Eulogy in Vilna: Conversation with Dr. Shnayer Leiman
24 Mar 2025
Renowned scholar Dr. Shnayer Leiman discusses a significant 19th century eulogy from Vilna (now Vilnius) that provides a window into Jewish social and intell...
24 Mar 2025
JTA
Max Frankel, Jewish New York Times executive editor who fled the Nazis, dies at 94
24 Mar 2025
Max Frankel, who passed away at 94, was a German-born Jewish executive editor of The New York Times during a transformative era for journalism. A Holocaust s...
24 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Douglas Murray on The Death of Western Courage: Why Young People Won't Fight for Their Countries
24 Mar 2025
Douglas Murray and Eylon Levy engage in a discussion about the waning sense of national defense among young people in Western countries, as evidenced by a co...
24 Mar 2025