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In this video, the narrator explores the historical context of Napoleon's engagement with the Jewish communities of France during the early 19th century. Foc...

The post-World War II era saw the rise of a distinctive Jewish American intellectual masculinity in New York, as detailed by Ronnie Grinberg in his book "Wri...

This episode discusses the life of Rabbi Avrohom Rogeler, the brother of the Vilna Gaon, his contributions, and what lessons can be gleaned from his life. It...

"Farm Hall" is a thrilling play set in a Cambridgeshire mansion where six German scientists, including prominent Jewish figures like Albert Einstein, lament ...

The article highlights the life stories of several influential Jewish individuals: Tamar Fishman, a Judaica artist known for her papercut designs, including ...

Joshua Leifer, author of "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life," will be a guest on an upcoming Zoom call. ...

The video discusses challenges that almost prevented Shabbat from taking place.

The text highlights the author's viewpoint on the perceived anti-Semitic motivations behind some pro-Palestinian activists and their actions, particularly du...

Germany's highest court has upheld the guilty verdict of a 99-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary, Irmgard Furchner, who was convicted as an ac...

Illuminated kesubos, marriage contracts with artistic embellishments, have been treasured for over 500 years, holding historical and artistic significance in...

Dave Shainberg, a young man from Memphis in the late 1920s, embarked on a journey of spiritual discovery that led him from a successful family background to ...

Despite initial concerns about anti-Israel sentiment, the protest against a Gails bakery opening in Walthamstow was primarily driven by opposition to chain s...

Zionism, often portrayed negatively, is explained as a belief in Jewish self-determination due to historical persecution. The movement aimed at establishing ...

This podcast episode discusses the upcoming Democratic convention, questioning if the party is overconfident and examining expectations for Kamala Harris's s...

The text describes a heated exchange on social media between historians William Dalrymple and Simon Sebag-Montefiore regarding the Israeli-Palestinian confli...

The text discusses the little-known story of Jewish refugees who were forced to flee or were expelled from Arab and Muslim-majority countries following the e...

Professor Liora Halperin, an expert at the University of Washington, delves into her book "The Oldest Guard: Forging the Zionist Settler Past," shedding ligh...

Police in Argentina recently arrested seven individuals who were allegedly part of an Islamic terrorist organization planning attacks on Jewish targets, incl...

Future of Jewish, a publication dedicated to providing in-depth insights into Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, is now offering its content for free to ...

The video discusses a brief list of events associated with the Talmudic holiday of Tu B'Av (15th of Av) in Jewish history.

The essay discusses how mainstream media often overlooks illegal Palestinian construction over sacred Jewish sites in Judea and Samaria, while focusing on Je...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is creating an archive documenting hate groups and the ADL's fight against discrimination over the past century. The archive...

The Hurva Synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem, once destroyed by the Jordanians, has been rebuilt and restored to its former grandeur with a cost of NIS 4...

Laurel Brett reflects on her experience working for peace at Woodstock in 1969, highlighting her involvement in the anti-war movement and feminist activism. ...

Jeremy Simon, a contestant on The Bachelorette, reveals his Jewish heritage as the great-great-grandson of Avraham Dov-Ber Kahana Shapiro, the last chief rab...

This podcast episode discusses the relationship between a Rebbe and a Talmid, focusing on the understanding of this connection with the example of the Vilna ...

In Parashat Vaetchanan, Moses's plea to enter the Land of Israel symbolizes unanswered prayers for unfulfilled dreams and projects. The Mishnah teaches that ...

The text discusses the reading and interpretation of the haftarah portions from the book of Isaiah in Orthodox Jewish tradition, specifically focusing on the...

In the late 19th century, a German settlement called Nueva Germania was established in Paraguay by Bernhard Förster and his wife, Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche...

Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History podcast delves into the 1936 Berlin Olympics, exploring how Hitler's influence shaped the Olympics we know today. Glad...

The text describes a chaotic scene in which a Jewish couple, Alter and Ita, flee a fire in Chicago, trying to save their possessions and eventually their liv...

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, discrimination against Jewish clientele in resorts led to the creation of Jewish-owned vacation spots like in Tann...

Rabbi Elchanan Baron and Rabbi Eli Meir Cohen led a group to Lithuania to preserve a Jewish cemetery in Vilkija with the help of Christian volunteers. Despit...

A lecture discussing the First Roman-Jewish War from the Post-October 7 perspective, delivered at Congregation Ahavat Torah in New Jersey on Tisha B’Av 5784.

The article discusses the controversial history of Jews and the Muslim Temple Mount, particularly focusing on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben G...

The text explores the story of Titus entering the Second Temple and his demise as recounted by the Sages, drawing parallels to the tripartite soul theory of ...

Yitzchak Meyer Twersky, an IT specialist from Queens and an authority on the Twersky rabbinical dynasty, released a comprehensive book tracing the 300-year h...

The essay addresses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in Judaism, and reflects on the ongoing challenges faced by Israel despite being the re...

Queenie Hallegua, the second-to-last Jewish resident of the historic Indian Jewish community in Kochi, passed away at the age of 89. She was a prominent figu...

On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem, families typically watch films related to Jewish persecution. For parents s...

On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem and other Jewish tragedies, families can watch kid-friendly films to int...

During a recent MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks, pitcher Max Lazar recorded his first MLB strikeout against batter Joc Pe...

In Jewish history this week, significant events occurred such as the public debate of Nachmanides against a Jewish convert to Christianity in 1263, leading t...

Religious belief, particularly in Judaism, can be a powerful motivator, as it emphasizes the importance of following one's beliefs even to the point of sacri...

As Tisha B'Av approaches, a reflection on internal divisions within Israel and the Jewish community is prompted by the tragic death of many, including Captai...

As Israelis prepare for potential attacks from enemies like Hezbollah and Iran coinciding with the solemn day of Tisha B'Av, a historical day of mourning for...

The text discusses the misconception that Hamas is solely a proxy for Iran. It explains how the relationship between Hamas and Iran is more complex than just...

The article reflects on the significance of gratitude and cherishing the present through a discussion on the post-apocalyptic novel "Station Eleven" by Emily...

Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky explore the concept of generational hope and responsibility through a biblical narrative in Jeremiah 32, reflecting on t...

Tisha b'Av, observed on August 12, is a solemn day in Jewish tradition commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem centuries a...