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In a powerful reflection on grief and resilience, Meg Keene addresses the Jewish community's collective response to the tragic deaths of the Bibas family mem...

In a heartfelt opinion piece, Carly Pildis conveys the intense grief and anger felt by Jewish communities following the deaths of the Bibas children, who wer...

In the poignant exhibit "Every Hostage Has a Story" at Israel's National Library, two chairs once representing young hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas, taken by ...

The podcast episode discusses the film "The Brutalist," exploring its depiction of Israel and Zionism as a hopeful escape from antisemitism for Holocaust sur...

Rabbi Raphael Zarum explores the historicity of the Bible, examining whether it holds as a historical and divine text. He differentiates between studying the...

On the eve of the Holocaust, Jews in Poland faced increasing antisemitism amidst a climate of growing tension and uncertainty. This audio piece explores thei...

Jen Rudin reflects on how a serendipitous trip to Rome with her father, Rabbi A. James Rudin, profoundly impacted her life. At a time when she was struggling...

Eighty years ago, the U.S. considered a plan, the Slattery Report, to resettle Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany to Alaska. Initiated by Interior Secretary H...

In 1871, a severe famine struck Persia, disproportionately affecting its Jewish population due to governmental neglect. In response, the Jewish Chronicle and...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm delves into the role Jewish texts have played and continue to play in shaping broader cultural narratives and civilizational structures, p...

Canada faces legal pressure from B'nai Brith to release the Deschenes Report on suspected Nazi war criminals admitted post-World War II, as other countries l...

In the aftermath of Egypt's decline, a story unfolds between two enigmatic figures: an exiled healer practicing mysterious and ancient arts, and an old man, ...

This week's Jewish summary podcast encompasses a range of intriguing topics. It explores historical connections by examining Oliver Cromwell's title as 'Lord...

Niall Ferguson critiques the Trump administration's foreign policy strategies, drawing parallels to a Western short story character who seeks fights in a dus...

Elyakim Rubinstein details his pivotal role in negotiations between Israel and its neighbors, particularly highlighting the historic peace treaty with Jordan...

The article chronicles the decline of the Jewish community in Tajikistan, a region that was once home to tens of thousands of Jews, due to the collapse of th...

Natan Slifkin discusses a protest by Palestinian activists creating their version of the song "Jerusalem Is Not For Sale," highlighting historical nuances in...

Nachum Kaplan argues that the suffering of Palestinians is a deliberate strategy utilized by the Arab world to undermine Israel's legitimacy. He critiques th...

The lecture explores the historical circumstances that allowed Jews to settle in medieval Ashkenaz, a region encompassing parts of present-day Germany and no...

Joshua Hoffman's article defends the Jewish claim to Israel, arguing against narratives that label Jews as colonizers. By examining religious texts, archaeol...

Jacqueline van Maarsen, Anne Frank's best friend, passed away at 96, leaving behind a profound legacy as an advocate against antisemitism and racially motiva...

The Netflix miniseries "Apple Cider Vinegar" draws inspiration from the controversial life of Max Gerson, a German Jewish refugee whose unorthodox cancer tre...

The lecture delves into the origins of Ashkenazi Jews, tracing their historical and geographic journey from early settlement in the Rhineland around the year...

The video explores the experiences of Jews in Turkey during Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's rule from 1923 to 1938. While Atatürk implemented secular reforms that th...

Discussing the question of whether Gaza is considered part of Eretz Yisrael, David Lichtenstein invites Rabbi Yissochor Dov Krakowski and Rabbi Ari Waxman to...

Masha Kleiner, a Canadian Zionist writer, argues against the characterization of Israel's control over Judea and Samaria (West Bank) as "occupation," asserti...

Diana Mara Henry and Gabriel Scheinmann uncover the life of André, a German Jew who became a key figure in the French Resistance against Nazis during World W...

The brutal abduction, torture, and murder of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi in France in 2005 remains a stark illustration of antisemitic violence. Halimi was targe...

The tradition of planting trees in Israel associated with Tu B'Shvat has complex and contentious historical roots. While largely symbolic of ecological and Z...

Peter Morgan, acclaimed creator of The Crown, is embarking on a new Netflix series based on Ira Levin's 1976 novel "The Boys from Brazil." This series, inter...

Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war reflects a shift towards a more isolationist and transactional U.S. foreign policy, reminiscent of p...

The episode opens with discussions on how images of hostages might affect the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire and Benny Morris's analysis warning of a potentia...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores lessons from the Gaza War and delves into the intricacies of interpreting verses (pesukim) and sections (parshiot) of the Ta...

Elisa Deener-Agus explores the concept of intergenerational Jewish trauma, particularly in connection with recent events involving Israeli hostages and risin...

In his essay "The Feminised Jew," Daniel Saunders explores the historical understanding of Jewish masculinity and its connection to antisemitism. He examines...

The video explores the Lemba tribe from Zimbabwe and South Africa, who maintain Jewish traditions like observing Shabbat and keeping kosher, yet have largely...

John Matthews explores the inflammatory and often inaccurate comparisons between Israelis and Nazis within the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He a...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the complex reasons behind the surprising support in Israel for Trump's controversial plan to relocate Palesti...

Under Ottoman rule, the Jewish community experienced a complex, yet relatively prosperous existence compared to other diaspora communities, enjoying legal an...

Kati Marton, a Hungarian-born author and journalist, engages in a conversation with Moment deputy editor Jennifer Bardi to explore the phenomenon of strongma...

Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin explores more nuanced historical comparisons for the political dynamics in the U.S. under Trump, recommending American scenarios over...

PJ Grisar offers an intriguing exploration of the Jewish connections and legacies of American presidents, rating them on a playful Jewishness scale. From Geo...

Shlomo Mantzur, the oldest hostage recently believed to have been held in Gaza, was confirmed dead by Israeli authorities. Mantzur, 85, was reportedly killed...

Andrew Roberts argues that historical precedents justify President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza following Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7, 202...

The Jewish Museum in Manhattan is hosting "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," an exhibition that explores the cultural impact of Queen Esther's sto...

"The Fishing Place," directed by Rob Tregenza, is a complex and visually striking World War II film set in a Norwegian seaside village. Despite its potential...

Abraham: The First Jew by Anthony Julius offers a fresh perspective on the patriarch, presenting him as two distinct personas: a fearless freethinker and a p...

The Looted Books Project, a collaboration between JewishGen and the Leo Baeck Institute, focuses on returning Nazi-looted books to their rightful heirs. Spea...

The video explores the history and cultural integration of Eurafrican Jews in the Caribbean. It examines the unique Jewish communities that emerged as a resu...

In his book "Paradise Bronx," Ian Frazier offers a nuanced history of the Bronx's Jewish community, exploring its rise and decline during the 20th century. T...