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Sam Aronow provides a fascinating exploration of various historical and cultural figures, including Hungarian Communist leader Béla Kun, Soviet filmmaker Ser...

Shlomo Mantzur, a cherished 85-year-old resident of Kibbutz Kissufim, was tragically killed after being taken hostage by Hamas militants on October 7. A surv...

In Warsaw, archaeology students are reviving the city's main Jewish cemetery, a site with significant cultural and historical value. Established in 1806, it ...

In the article, Liel Leibovitz addresses the resurgence of discussions around Meir Kahane, a contentious figure within Jewish history, whose extremist views ...

Judith Miller highlights the pivotal moment in history when terrorism became globally observed due to media coverage. The Swiss director Tim Fehlbaum's film,...

Gary Rosenblatt explores the complex relationship many Jews have with former President Donald Trump, comparing his situation to the historical dilemma faced ...

Sofia Magid, a Soviet-Jewish musicologist active between 1928 and 1938, made significant contributions to preserving Jewish folk music by recording a rich co...

Marc Elias, a prominent voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, responds to Elon Musk's public criticism, which included mocking him for alle...

After the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, a small delegation of Syrian Jews visited their ancestral homeland for the first time in over 30 yea...

Joan Afton reflects on the concept of a 'go bag,' a kit ready for quick evacuation, as she navigates the recurring wildfires in Los Angeles. In her personal ...

Author Dara Horn discusses the collective anger of Jews following recent tragic events, offering insights into coping with antisemitism while maintaining hop...

Cindy Scarr explores the complex emotions surrounding the release of Israeli hostages from Hamas, juxtaposing the joy and relief of their return with the gri...

Shlomo Mantzur, a deeply cherished carpenter and father, was the oldest Israeli hostage taken from Kibbutz Kissufim during the violent October 7, 2023, attac...

Chaim Grade's last Yiddish novel, "Sons and Daughters," now available in an English translation, offers a vivid portrayal of Jewish life in pre-war Poland, f...

Chickpeas, called chometz in Hebrew, have been integral to human diets since 8000 BCE, deeply embedded in cultural rituals and culinary arts across civilizat...

Eighty-three years after the Struma disaster, which saw over 790 Jewish refugees lose their lives in a tragic maritime event, the story of David Stoliar, the...

In the wake of the tragic terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, in Israel, several Jewish baby names gained popularity and new significance, reflecting theme...

The new English translation of "Your Comrade, Avreml Broide," originally penned by Ben Gold, offers an engaging look into early 20th-century American Jewish ...

The episode explores the current political climate surrounding the Trump administration's stance on Ukraine, paralleling it with past instances where officia...

Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg's partnership significantly shaped Hollywood's development, exemplified by their work on iconic films that married busines...

In "The VAZ-2101 Was Only Called a Lada When It Was Exported," Reyzl Grace narrates the defiant and adventurous spirit of Elkie, a woman planning an audaciou...

The episode explores the Sinai Revelation as an unparalleled historical event where God revealed Himself to the Israelites, creating a mass testimony that un...

Maxim D. Shrayer's extensive eulogy for his father, David Shrayer-Petrov, captures the multifaceted Jewish life lived across several decades from Soviet Leni...

The discussion between Eylon Levy and Rawan Osman touches on the potential internal discord within Hezbollah, marking a significant moment as the organizatio...

This week's episode of 'Your Jewish Week' presents a fascinating assortment of Jewish-interest topics that blend historical insights with contemporary cultur...

Natan Slifkin explores Winston Churchill's approach to the Palestine question post-Ottoman Empire breakup, as detailed in David Fromkin's historical analysis...

The lecture dives into the role of takkanot, or communal enactments, in shaping the social and religious life of Medieval Ashkenazic communities. These takka...

Former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, discusses the intricacies of the hostages-for-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the necessi...

Michael Golden from JEWDICIOUS reflects on the lasting impact of Hamas' actions on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, particularly focusing on historical...

The PBS documentary 'Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief' explores the complex history of Bruno Lohse, a German art dealer who facilitated the ...

Robert Zaretsky draws a provocative parallel between New York City Mayor Eric Adams' collaboration with former Trump administration officials on immigration ...

In a deeply emotional piece, Adam Hummel reflects on the recent tragedy involving the kidnapping and death of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, Ariel and Kfir, d...

At the Project Witness Conference in February 2025, a comprehensive lecture was delivered examining the enduring and evolving themes of antisemitic ideology ...

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...