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This diary entry provides insight into the experience of an IDF soldier during a war. The soldier discusses the dangers they face, the motivation to prevent ...

This article provides a list of Jewish books that the author enjoyed reading in 2023. The nonfiction selections include a memoir about a friendship with a me...

This episode explores whether the events of October 7th, labeled by some as an unprecedented escalation by Hamas, are truly shocking or simply another progre...

The book "Palestine 1936" by Oren Kessler examines the Great Arab Revolt and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author presents a nuanced ac...

The author reflects on the connection between their Jewish identity and the recent passing of their mother. They draw parallels between their experience and ...

Exploring corrections, questions, and omissions related to Tongva/Kizh/Gabrieleño, Jewish and Filipino immigration in California, and the dual nature of Pasa...

This episode explores the historical significance of the Baal Tanya's two arrests by Russian authorities, analyzing the legal and cultural hurdles he faced, ...

Israeli American novelist Ruby Namdar discusses the novelistic plight of American Jewry and Israeli Jewry in the aftermath of October 7. Namdar reflects on t...

The video provides corrections, questions, and omissions related to various aspects of WWI history, such as the political affiliations of figures like Church...

In the article, the author discusses the abuse and misrepresentation of certain words during the Israel-Hamas war. They debunk the claims of genocide, ethnic...

In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses the expanding geopolitical dynamics involving Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, highlighting Iran's strateg...

The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts has unveiled a new core exhibition called "Yiddish: A Global Culture," which takes a relational approach to...

Isaac Arazi, the former president of Lebanons small Jewish community, has died at the age of 80. Arazi played a key role in the restoration of the Magen Avra...

Parashat Vayechi concludes with the burial of Joseph in a coffin, symbolizing his dual identity as part of the patriarchal family and Egyptian society. Josep...

The New York Jewish Week has compiled a list of their 10 most-read stories of 2023. The stories cover a range of topics, including the comeback of iconic Jew...

The article discusses the lineage and influence of the Schneersohn dynasty within Chabad. Rav Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, also known as the Tzemach Tzedek, ...

The article commemorates the 135th yahrtzeit (anniversary of death) of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch, a prominent leader of Ashkenaz Jewry in the 19th century. I...

Two Israeli reserve soldiers discovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era oil lamp while at a military staging area near the Gaza border. After one of the soldi...

Natalie Zemon Davis, a pioneering historian, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate and sensitive writing on the human dimension of t...

The author argues that Palestinians' support for Hamas' actions and celebration of violence against Israel indicates a deep-seated hatred. They mention a pol...

Mike Gold, the author of the 1930 novel "Jews Without Money," has fallen into obscurity despite his ferocious and controversial writing style. The novel depi...

Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, is a language that evolved as a dialect of Medieval Spanish with elements of Hebrew and Aramaic. It is a symb...

Rabbi Akiva, born in 50 C.E. in the Land of Israel, was a significant figure in shaping Judaism. He was considered the foremost rabbi of his time and had a p...

The article discusses the actions and decisions of Pope Pius XII during the Holocaust. While the pope expressed sympathy for those suffering, he failed to sp...

Reinhold Niebuhr and Abraham Joshua Heschel were influential American religious figures of the last century and unlikely friends. Niebuhr's emphasis on human...

The US Department of Justice has charged Samuel Salman El Reda, a dual Lebanese-Colombian citizen and alleged operative of Hezbollah, with playing a key role...

The historic Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, which recently underwent renovation, has created tension between Egypt's small Jewish community and the gove...

The Baal Tanya, a prominent figure in Jewish history, was arrested and imprisoned, sparking discussions about the theological disagreements between the Gra a...

In this personal narrative, the author, a Jewish young man from Milwaukee, is living alone and feeling homesick for Christmas in Jerusalem in 1958. He visits...

In observance of Asarah b'Tevet, a minor fast day, Jews commemorate the beginning of the Babylonian siege on Jerusalem and the subsequent destruction of the ...

In Porto, Portugal, a community of approximately 1,000 Jews has emerged over the past decade thanks to a 2015 law that allowed the return of people whose anc...

This article provides a list of influential figures to follow in order to gain a better understanding of Israel today. The author emphasizes the importance o...

In this article, the author reflects on the current state of global affairs, specifically highlighting the recent conflict in Israel, the rise of anti-Semiti...

The Yeshiva University Museum in New York is currently hosting an exhibit on Maimonides, featuring rare artifacts such as a Mishneh Torah signed by Maimonide...

This text discusses the global support for the Palestinian cause, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. It highlights t...

As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contra...

The article discusses the concept of "Jewish late bloomers" – individuals who come to embrace their Judaism and Jewish identity later in life than expected. ...

In 2023, Jewish communal mourning was marked by the passing of influential figures such as tennis player Dick Savitt, composer Burt Bacharach, and actor Rich...

The article discusses the ancient siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian forces, which is commemorated on the fast day of the 10th of Tevet. It draws parallels...

The article discusses the complex relationship between Israelis and Palestinians and suggests that the root of the conflict lies in differing historical narr...

A recent poll revealed that a majority of Americans under 25 see Israel as an oppressor and consider the October 7 massacre justifiable. The discussion delve...

In this essay, the author reflects on the importance of hope in the Jewish tradition and the current state of the Jewish world. They argue that hope is an ac...

The Etgar Quiz no. 253 poses questions on various Jewish topics. It includes inquiries such as Joseph's spouse, the High Priest's garments in the temple, Ras...

The discussion revolves around the question of whether today's Zionism is the same movement that caused many religious Jews to become irreligious. Prior to W...

A new museum and cultural center in Yerevan, Armenia is being planned to celebrate the life of Charles Aznavour, the renowned French singer and songwriter. T...

The article discusses the life of Theodor Herzl, a key figure in the Zionist movement. Herzl was born in Budapest in 1860 to a family of assimilated German-s...

This episode delves into Henry Kissinger's youth and legacy through a documentary from the KAJ community, exploring questions of morality. The discussion als...

This article tells the story of the author's great-grandparents, Louis and Frannie Weiner, who were involved in a bootleg contraception operation in the 1920...

In this essay, Rabbi Aron Wander explores the historical and moral implications of the Hanukkah story. He discusses the perspective of Rabbi Avraham Chein, w...

The film "Maestro" focuses on Leonard Bernstein's marriage with actor and activist Felicia Montealagre, highlighting the toll his selfishness took on their r...