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This lecture, presented at Lander College for Men, delivers an in-depth exploration of the varied experiences and histories of Jewish communities within the ...

Rabbi YY Jacobson delves into the intricate and multifaceted roots of antisemitism, exploring why it persists as the world's oldest form of hatred. Throughou...

In a conversation between former Israeli Government Spokeswoman Tal Heinrich and Eylon Levy, the video delves into the often forgotten origins of current con...

The lecture on the Jews of Bukhara, delivered at Lander College for Men on March 3, 2025, explores the rich history and cultural heritage of the Bukharian Je...

Andrew Rashkow reflects on the aftermath of the penultimate plague in Egypt, noting that only one-fifth of the enslaved Jews were able to leave during the Ex...

This week's Jewish update covers an eclectic mix of topics, including the finer points of cheese-making, an exploration of three historical figures identifie...

The story of Etta Shiber and Kate Bonnefous, two middle-aged women in Nazi-occupied Paris, is revisited in Matthew Goodman's 'Paris Undercover,' which reveal...

Islamists' view on Israel stems from the quest within the Muslim world to restore the historical power Islam once had, which they believe was lost due to a d...

Jewish civilization in Poland and Lithuania began as early as the medieval period, with substantial Jewish communities forming by the 13th century. These com...

John Aziz, a Palestinian-British writer, argues that Zionism should not be equated with colonialism. Aziz challenges the common anti-Zionist narrative that p...

The U.S. State Department's reliance on the 1952 McCarran-Walter Act to revoke visas of foreign students perceived as pro-Hamas has sparked controversy for i...

The article explores the persistence of antisemitism through the ages, often linked to the biblical concept of "Esav sonei leYaakov" (Esau hates Jacob), as i...

Terrence Petty draws unsettling parallels between President Trump's actions to control media narratives and the Nazi regime's suppression of press freedom. B...

Historian Jonathan Petropolous dives into the complex world of Nazi-looted art during a discussion of the PBS documentary “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a...

This lecture explores the complex history of Jewish involvement in moneylending in Medieval Ashkenaz. During this period, Jewish communities often found them...

The discussion with Jonathan Gruber and Matthew Lieberman highlights the political ethos of the late Senator Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish vice-presidentia...

Michael Lind argues for the strategic use of tariffs in international trade, particularly in response to China's economic power. He highlights the resurgence...

In recent years, a modest influx of Lubavitcher families has begun to settle in Brownsville, Brooklyn, as rising housing costs in Crown Heights drive them to...

An insightful documentary, "Centered: Joe Lieberman," explores the remarkable and often controversial political career of Joe Lieberman, who made history in ...

The episode discusses the potential implications of the stalled ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and the controversial proposal by Prime Ministe...

Alex Kane hosts a discussion with Mouin Rabbani and Tariq Kenney-Shawa on President Trump's controversial proposal for the mass expulsion of Palestinians fro...

Amid ongoing tensions and delicate negotiations in Gaza, 59 Israeli hostages remain in captivity, a mix of soldiers and civilians who were taken during the H...

Eylon Levy joins Ruth Wasserman-Lande in discussing the geopolitical motivations behind Turkey and Qatar's Islamist vision in the Middle East. The conversati...

Lee Smith explores Donald Trump's perceived foreign policy strategy, which some commentators label as 'reverse Kissinger.' This strategy is suggested to para...

Aviya Kushner draws attention to how history repeats itself through the lens of current political events involving Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, para...

Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Jewish Democrat from Michigan, prepares to deliver her party's response to President Trump's speech to Congress, a significant mome...

In their discussion, Eylon Levy and Ruth Wasserman-Lande explore the aims of radical Islamic movements, both Sunni and Shia, highlighting their shared object...

A fascinating exploration of historical Megillat Esther manuscripts is found at Israel's National Library, which holds over 100 such scrolls. One notable exa...

The article delves into the United States' fiscal situation, highlighting the government's $1.8 trillion deficit amid a massive $36 trillion national debt. I...

Rav Mordechai Brisk, a prominent rabbinic figure in early 20th-century Hungary, played a pivotal role in the region's Torah education through his leadership ...

The Forverts, a renowned Yiddish-language newspaper founded in 1897, was recently featured in a global trivia contest on the online platform LearnedLeague. O...

The piece draws a parallel between Fidel Castro and Donald Trump as revolutionary figures, suggesting Trump is leading a significant transformation within th...

Two journalists explore the complex legal and moral questions surrounding the extradition and conviction of Hassan Diab, a Canadian professor accused of a 19...

Seventy-five years after Joseph McCarthy's infamous claim of Communists in the U.S. government, McCarthyism's seeds of paranoia and political machination are...

Dr. Lee Mordechai, a Byzantine historian, shifts his focus to collecting detailed evidence of alleged atrocities in the ongoing Gaza War, ultimately concludi...

Ehud Neor writes a poignant essay reflecting on a personal encounter with David Leitner, a Holocaust survivor, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Through a...

In medieval Ashkenaz, Jewish communities played a significant role in commerce and economic life, navigating both opportunities and restrictions imposed by C...

Journalists Vera Weidenbach and David Issacharoff discuss the implications of the German election results, focusing on the rise of the far-right AfD party an...

The essay by Ben Koan explores the complex historical interplay between Zionism and Palestinian nationalism, highlighting that history often unfolds through ...

Larry Cohler-Esses reflects on a transformative experience in Belgium following the 9/11 attacks, which highlights the distinction between transactional and ...

The article scrutinizes the transformation of diversity as a value in America from its original concept rooted in diverse religious tolerance and individual ...

Jewish history has been marked by migrations and expulsions, notably the expulsion from Spain in 1492, when Sultan Bayezid II welcomed Jewish refugees, contr...

Jonas Phillips, an early American Jewish figure, exemplified the tension between Jewish identity and civic participation through an 1787 letter he wrote to t...

In a contentious and unprecedented Oval Office meeting, Presidents Trump and Zelensky, alongside Vice President J.D. Vance, engaged in a heated exchange that...

The interview with Gabriel Weinreich provides insights into his family's legacy, particularly highlighting the contributions of his brother, Uriel Weinreich,...

Author Terrence Petty examines the parallels between Nazi Germany's Gleichschaltung and the political climate in Trump's America. Gleichschaltung, the proces...

In this latest Jewish History Lab Report, insights from a recent trip to Israel are shared, highlighting significant historical sites and contemporary cultur...

The article in Yidishland magazine explores the controversy surrounding the gravestone of I. L. Peretz, a prominent Yiddish writer. Peretz's gravestone, loca...

Author Carly Ornstein reflects on inheriting Nazi armbands from her Jewish grandfather, which he obtained during his service in the U.S Army in WWII. Her gra...

Eldad the Danite emerged in the 9th century with tales of an independent Jewish kingdom possibly surviving beyond the historical memory of the Jewish exile. ...