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Yoram Dori's veneration of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as Israel's best ally is criticized, suggesting that Carter couldn't fully grasp his own achiev...

Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century adventurer and seducer, navigated a complex relationship with Jewish people and Kabbalistic practices. While he dabbled in...

Malka Z. Simkovich explores the origin and significance of the term "diaspora" as coined during the translation of the Hebrew Torah into the Greek Septuagint...

The article explores the influential role of Bernard Lazare, a Jewish writer, in the early developments of the Dreyfus Affair, focusing on how his work prece...

Richard Kreitner reviews Adam Jortner's book "A Promised Land," which recasts early American Jewish history by integrating more evidence-backed narratives. J...

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a renowned scholar of Jewish philosophy and a leading authority on Martin Buber, passed away at 83. Raised in Brooklyn amid humble beginni...

Vasily Grossman's poignant essay, written but censored in 1948, is a moving tribute to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and its fighters. Composed for the fifth an...

Frederick C. Beiser's book delves into the tumultuous period for Jews in Germany during the 1870s, exploring the rise of antisemitism which emerged despite t...

Breaking Home Ties, a silent film from 1922 about Russian Jewish immigrants on New York's Lower East Side, has been rediscovered and restored for the New Yor...

Margalit Fox's biography, "The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum," explores the intriguing life of Fredericka "Ma" Mandelbaum, a Jewish immigrant who became a notorio...

In 1949, African-American singer and activist Paul Robeson performed in Moscow amid a climate of intense antisemitism following the murder of Solomon Mikhoel...

Daniel Greenfield discusses the origins of Hamas within the ideological framework of the Muslim Brotherhood and its historical connections to Nazism. The Mus...

Sienna Drew explores the historical influence of Jewish communities on U.S. presidential inaugurations, focusing on the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln, Fran...

The films "The Brutalist" and "A Complete Unknown" explore Jewish identities and how pasts influence artistic renaissances. Adrien Brody's Laszlo Toth in "Th...

Amid the devastation of a wildfire in Pasadena that destroyed Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater's home, a singular book emerged unscathed: "Sacred Fire" by Rabbi Ka...

Jackson Gardner explores the monumental influence of Saadia Gaon on Andalusian Sephardic Judaism and his parallels with later thinkers like Maimonides. By ex...

Aton Holzer's article explores the Hasmonean admiration for the Roman Republic as depicted in I Maccabees, where Judas Maccabee sought an alliance with Rome....

In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Fire that destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilience of the Jewish community shines through th...

In response to the complexities of the modern Jewish diaspora and the events following October 7, there has been a notable surge in Jewish communal participa...

Michael Golden explores the complex history of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, focusing on President Bill Clinton's reflections on the failed Oslo Accords n...

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front, passed away at 96, leaving behind a controversial legacy that significantly influenced Frenc...

David Modigliani delves into his family's history in 1930s Italy, uncovering their escape from rising fascism and antisemitism, bringing their story to life ...

Fredericka Mandelbaum, also known as Marm Mandelbaum, was a towering figure in America's organized crime scene in post-Civil War New York. Margalit Fox's boo...

The article reflects on Viktor Ullmann, a Jewish Czech composer whose creativity flourished even during his imprisonment at the Theresienstadt Ghetto, where ...

The podcast explores Jimmy Carter’s presidency, emphasizing his role in the Camp David Peace Accords and assessing his overall leadership style as both a gov...

The devastating wildfires in Southern California have claimed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, a pivotal community site with over a century of history....

Jewish obituary writer Andrew Silow-Carroll reflects on his experiences editing the Jewish Life Stories newsletter, where obituaries served as a celebration ...

The video provides a detailed exploration of Hezbollah's transformation from a militia into a significant political and military force in Lebanon. Originally...

"The Gates of Gaza" by Daniel Greenfield examines the historical and ongoing conflicts between Israel and its neighbors, with a focus on the violent attacks ...

The artists' village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence in the south of France, a historical haven for creatives like Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso, con...

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari's recent visit to Hadassah Hospital in Israel underscores the enduring legacy and contemporary challenges faced by the Hadassah Me...

The article "Skiing on Sacred Snow" by Cindy Scarr traces the history of skiing on Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, an area of strategic and cultural impor...

A memorial at the Umschlagplatz in Warsaw, where Jews were deported to concentration camps during the Holocaust, was recently vandalized with graffiti equati...

Lisa Mayer recounts her childhood adventure attending Jimmy Carter's 1977 presidential inauguration with her formidable grandmother, Bubby. Initially intende...

Austria's far-right Freedom Party, a group with historical ties to former Nazi SS soldiers, has been tasked with forming a governing coalition after winning ...

Jonathan Gribetz, a professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton, discusses the nuanced and evolving discourse between Jews and Arabs since the infancy of ...

Linda Ambrus Broenniman's discovery of her Jewish ancestry began with a box of family photos and documents, revealing a lineage intertwined with Hungarian Je...

Jimmy Carter's 1977 presidential inauguration marked a break from tradition as no rabbi participated, ending a decades-long practice. Instead, Cantor Isaac G...

The article explores the complex story of Reinhold Kulle, a former Nazi SS guard who lived undetected in an American suburb, and the community's subsequent s...

Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor explores her emotional journey of reclaiming German citizenship for herself and her children, an act intertwining defiance and forgive...

Exploring Denmark's Triangle Region reveals a rich tapestry of history and culture, including an intriguing chapter of Jewish heritage. The area, not only kn...

Judy Feld Carr secretively rescued over 3,300 Jews from Syria under the Assad regimes, a mission she now feels more comfortable discussing following the regi...

Mint, with its deep historical roots, has been a beloved herb across various cultures, including Jewish ones since biblical times. While not directly mention...

Gary Rosenblatt presents three compelling book recommendations, each exploring different facets of Jewish life and thought. "It Takes Two to Torah" by Abigai...

The article explores the relatively unknown anti-Jewish riot on New York City's Lower East Side in 1902, during Rabbi Jacob Joseph's funeral, which became a ...

The new online course, "The Saga of Sephardic Jewry," offered by historian Henry Abramson, delves into the rich history and cultural contributions of Sephard...

In this update from the Jewish History Lab, Dr. Henry Abramson discusses his plans for 2025, including ongoing educational initiatives that explore key perio...

The episode explores the resignation of former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant and the legacy of Jimmy Carter following his death, highlighting Carter'...

The Netherlands has made public a vast archive of documents concerning people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during World War II. Previously restr...

Alfred J. Lakritz's memoir "Adieu: A Memoir of Holocaust Survival" delivers a gripping account of his life as a hidden child in Nazi-occupied France, explori...