Tablet
Why America Stopped Winning Wars
8 Nov 2024
The piece by Dan Zamansky delves into why the United States ceased achieving decisive victories in wars post-World War II. Highlighting the nation's historic...
8 Nov 2024
Jewdicious
A Braver Jew You'll Never Find
7 Nov 2024
Hannah Senesh, a brave and dedicated Jewish paratrooper, left an indelible mark on Jewish history through her courage and commitment to the Zionist cause. Af...
7 Nov 2024
JTA
When the Nazis attacked synagogues on Kristallnacht, they were targeting Judaism’s heart and soul
7 Nov 2024
Marking the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Michael Berenbaum discusses the devastating pogroms in Germany and Austria, where over 1,000 synagogues were d...
7 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
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7 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication dedicated to providing in-depth analysis and understanding of Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish is...
7 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Arafat died 20 years ago – what if he had lived?
7 Nov 2024
As we mark the 20th anniversary of Yasser Arafat's death, the article reflects on unresolved questions about his influence on Middle East peace and the contr...
7 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A new Israeli nation is arising from the smoke of battle
7 Nov 2024
As Israel grapples with its ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza, a new national ethos is emerging, centering on unity amid sacrifice. The death of Rabbi Ca...
7 Nov 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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Types of Wars & The Ultimate War
7 Nov 2024
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Torah's perspective on war, examining its moral complexities and the historical implications of the Gog and Magog con...
7 Nov 2024
JTA
Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story played a role in Trump’s impeachment, elected to Congress
7 Nov 2024
Eugene Vindman, a Democrat, has been elected to Congress from Virginia's 7th District, succeeding Abigail Spanberger. Vindman's profile rose during Donald Tr...
7 Nov 2024
JTA
These Brooklyn high schoolers retraced a Holocaust survivor’s experience during Kristallnacht — without ever leaving the classroom
6 Nov 2024
In an innovative educational initiative, students at Brooklyn's Edward R. Murrow High School engaged in a virtual reality tour of Charlotte Knobloch's experi...
6 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
A visit to the Bordeaux Synagogue with Kosher River Cruises
6 Nov 2024
The Bordeaux Synagogue, one of the significant Jewish historical landmarks in France, is a notable stop on the Kosher River Cruises' itinerary to the Bordeau...
6 Nov 2024
Hadassah
Unearthing the Jewish Presence in the Land of Israel, Even in Wartime
5 Nov 2024
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University, led by Oren Gutfeld and Michal Haber, have been conducting groundbreaking excavations at Hyrcania, a historic fort...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Berlin 35 years after the Wall came down – is this Europe’s most intriguing capital?
5 Nov 2024
Berlin, 35 years after the fall of the Wall, has emerged as a hub for Jewish cultural resurgence and contemporary creativity. The city has witnessed a signif...
5 Nov 2024
Hadassah
Perennially Popular Barcelona
5 Nov 2024
Barcelona, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, is also home to a significant yet distinct Jewish community. While tourists often visit the Gothic...
5 Nov 2024
Kveller
The Israeli Model on the Cover of Anna Wintour’s First Vogue Issue
4 Nov 2024
The 1988 cover of American Vogue, under new editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, featured Israeli model Michaela Bercu and became iconic for its groundbreaking appr...
4 Nov 2024
Forward
George Santayana was wrong — remembering the past won't always protect us
4 Nov 2024
Reflecting on the role of historians in contemporary society, Robert Zaretsky challenges the belief that remembering the past will prevent us from repeating ...
4 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Midas Man review: ‘Epstein entrances in sympathetic biopic’
4 Nov 2024
"The Midas Man," a biopic on Netflix, explores the life of Brian Epstein, the Jewish manager whose tenacity and vision brought the Beatles to fame. Portrayed...
4 Nov 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A new self-guided tour hopes to draw visitors to Ottawa's oft-forgotten Holocaust monument
4 Nov 2024
The Ottawa-based Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) has created a new self-guided tour via the IWalk app to enhance visitor experience at ...
4 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Perlette’s apple cake
4 Nov 2024
A cherished family recipe, Perlettes apple cake, connects generations through a shared love of baking. Originating from Perlette, the grandmother of the auth...
4 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
This secret loophole sparked the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
3 Nov 2024
The article by Liat Portal explores the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing it back to the land sales during the Ottoman Empire. As...
3 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel was not established because the Holocaust happened, but the Holocaust happened because Israel
3 Nov 2024
The statement by Josh Frydenberg, the former Treasurer of Australia, presents a provocative perspective on the relationship between the Holocaust and the est...
3 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
A Visit to the Synagogue of Libourne, France with Kosher River Cruises
3 Nov 2024
The video highlights a visit to the small 19th-century synagogue in Libourne, France, as part of Kosher River Cruises' itinerary through Bordeaux. This synag...
3 Nov 2024
Forward
Trump says mass deportations will ease the housing crisis. We've seen that before — under the Nazis in France
3 Nov 2024
Nina Bernstein explores the parallels between Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation policies as a solution to housing shortages and a similar approach tak...
3 Nov 2024
JTA
‘A Real Pain’ is Jesse Eisenberg’s love letter to Poland, the country his family left under duress
1 Nov 2024
Jesse Eisenberg's film, "A Real Pain," is a poignant and humorous exploration of Jewish identity, trauma, and reconnection with the past. Through the story o...
1 Nov 2024
Sam Aronow
Judaism in Mexico (1825-present)
1 Nov 2024
The video "Judaism in Mexico (1825-present)" provides a comprehensive examination of the Jewish community's evolution in Mexico from the early 19th century t...
1 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Dear Iran, the Jews have already outlived many, many regimes.
1 Nov 2024
Nachum Kaplan's essay traces the resilience of the Jewish people through history, highlighting their survival and continuity despite numerous empires and reg...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
For Europe's Jews, owning grand homes symbolized not just wealth, but equality
1 Nov 2024
Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just...
1 Nov 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Election-Swinging Jews
1 Nov 2024
This episode explores the nuances of the Jewish vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, highlighting the factors influencing Jewish voter preference...
1 Nov 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The Ultra Election - with Rachel Maddow
1 Nov 2024
Rachel Maddow joins Yonit and Jonathan to explore the historical parallels between past fascist movements in the U.S. and today’s political landscape, drawin...
1 Nov 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The Ultra Election - with Rachel Maddow
1 Nov 2024
Four days before the U.S. election, Rachel Maddow discusses her new book, "Prequel: An American Fight against Fascism," linking past American fascism to curr...
1 Nov 2024
Tablet
The Obama Machine
1 Nov 2024
Michael Lind explores the transformation of the Democratic Party under Barack Obama, describing it as the emergence of a new political machine reminiscent of...
1 Nov 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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War, Casualties & Morality
31 Oct 2024
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of casualties in war through the lens of Jewish history and Torah teachings, comparing past conflicts with the c...
31 Oct 2024
Unpacked
Why Do Jews Still Live in Iran? | Unpacked
31 Oct 2024
Iran’s Jewish community, one of the oldest continuous Jewish presences in the Middle East, exemplifies resilience in the face of political shifts and societa...
31 Oct 2024
Unorthodox
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What's Really Killing American Democracy, with Will Tanner
31 Oct 2024
Liel Liebowitz and Will Tanner dissect the historical parallels between the decline of the Roman Republic and current American democracy challenges, emphasiz...
31 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Not every American reacted to the 9/11 attacks in the same way
30 Oct 2024
Peter Berkowitz, formerly the Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, explores the diverse spectrum of American reactions to the 9/11 attacks...
30 Oct 2024
Forward
How Robert Caro gets it done
30 Oct 2024
Robert Caro, the acclaimed biographer of Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson, continues to dedicate himself to exploring the mechanics of power, both on a loc...
30 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Jews are part of the very fabric of the Middle East
30 Oct 2024
This reflection responds to an argument put forward on social media, claiming that Jewish indigeneity to the Middle East is irrelevant in contemporary politi...
30 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
Battle Plans
29 Oct 2024
European leaders are strategizing for potentially another term under US President Donald Trump, who disruptively challenged the postwar norms of immigration,...
29 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
Friends in High Places
29 Oct 2024
Historically, US presidents have had varied interactions with the Jewish community, often shaping outcomes for Jews both at home and abroad. An illuminating ...
29 Oct 2024
JTA
Poland’s Jewish museum marks its first decade, made tumultuous by politics
29 Oct 2024
The Polin Museum in Warsaw, marking its 10th anniversary, stands as a testament to the 1,000-year history of Jews in Poland. Established in the heart of the ...
29 Oct 2024
Lilith
Poem: L’dor v’dor
29 Oct 2024
"Ldor vdor," a poem featured by a guest blogger, weaves a narrative within the confines of an ordinary grocery store interaction, exploring Jewish identity a...
29 Oct 2024
Forward
He directed a film about the 1939 fascist MSG rally — here’s what he saw at Donald Trump’s
29 Oct 2024
Marshall Curry, director of the Oscar-nominated documentary on the 1939 pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, attended Donald Trump's rally at the same ve...
29 Oct 2024
JTA
Paul Mendes-Flohr, Israeli-American authority on Martin Buber, dies at 83
29 Oct 2024
Paul Mendes-Flohr, a renowned Israeli-American scholar, passed away at 83. Celebrated as a leading authority on Martin Buber, Mendes-Flohr was instrumental i...
29 Oct 2024
Forward
Exhibit highlights impact of ’The Dybbuk’ for the past 100 years
28 Oct 2024
S. An-ski's play The Dybbuk has profoundly influenced Jewish culture since its premiere in 1920, and it continues to captivate audiences a century later. A n...
28 Oct 2024
JTA
Zabar’s offers ‘commuter deals’ in honor of NYC subway’s 120th birthday
28 Oct 2024
Zabar's, the iconic Jewish appetizing store in New York City, is celebrating its 90th anniversary concurrently with the New York City subway's 120th birthday...
28 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Why hasn't the US taken the fight to the Houthis in Yemen?
28 Oct 2024
Eylon Levy engages with Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, to explore the complexities behind the United States'...
28 Oct 2024
Forward
'America is for Americans and Americans only’: How Trump 2.0 evokes the Nazis
28 Oct 2024
Rob Eshman critiques Stephen Miller's recent speech at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, spotlighting Miller's troubling anti-immigration rhetoric and ...
28 Oct 2024
Future of Jewish
How Israel Succeeds While Annoying Its Critics
27 Oct 2024
Joshua Hoffman's article explores the evolution of Israel from an underdog in its early Zionist days to a global power that continues to ruffle the feathers ...
27 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Iran is the puppet master of the Middle East
27 Oct 2024
Gregg Roman, the director of the Middle East Forum, argues that Iran plays a dominant and manipulative role in the Middle East by exercising significant infl...
27 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Iran wants to conquer Jerusalem and position itself as the leader of the Islamic world,
27 Oct 2024
In a recent analysis, Syrian-Lebanese peace activist Rawan Osman discusses Iran's geopolitical ambitions, particularly its desire to conquer Jerusalem. By ta...
27 Oct 2024
Forward
I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. Here's why I'm protesting Trump's Madison Square Garden rally
25 Oct 2024
Ken Harbaugh, a U.S. Navy veteran and former pilot, voices his protest against Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden during the 2024 presiden...
25 Oct 2024