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Tony Badran argues that the Middle East conflict is primarily driven by strategic interests and imperial hegemony rather than religion. He suggests that with...

Tony Badran, news editor at Tablet, discusses the geopolitical dynamics of the Levant, emphasizing the region's historical power struggles rather than religi...

In the small town of Zeitz in eastern Germany, ten memorial stones known as Stolpersteine, which honor Holocaust victims, were stolen on the anniversary of t...

Benyamin Cohen explores the humorous yet thought-provoking idea of ancient Jewish influence on weather patterns, starting with Noah's long-standing weather "...

Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival offering access to New York City's many notable sites, including a curated selection of Jewish landmarks. T...

A rare 16th-century Jewish book, comprising a Hebrew Torah and Haftarot printed in Venice by Giovanni di Gara, is set to return to the Budapest University of...

In the ancient city of Kaifeng, China, a once-thriving Jewish community has persisted through centuries, maintaining a unique blend of Jewish and Chinese cul...

Joshua Hoffman's article examines the complex geopolitical dynamics between Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel, highlighting Lebanese Prime Minister Benjamin Net...

Shayna Goodman reflects on a period of profound personal upheaval during the March 2020 pandemic, marked by heartbreak, loss, and her father's Lewy Body Deme...

The article traces the complex history and contemporary revival of the term "shiksa," originating from the Hebrew "shekketz," meaning abomination, and evolvi...

The pomegranate, or 'rimon' in Hebrew, is a multifaceted symbol within Jewish tradition, representing both love and war. Its historical significance is under...

Eliana Fishman critiques the way some Jews discuss the October 7th attack on Israel. Firstly, she emphasizes the need to distinguish between military and civ...

Eileh Ezkerah, the poignant piyut recited during Yom Kippur prayers in Ashkenazi communities, commemorates the martyrdom of ten revered Tannaim, known as the...

World leaders marked the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in southern Israel, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and hundreds of hostages, by mourni...

Aron Goldin, a debut novelist and Cambridge graduate, introduces a Jewish version of a Sherlock Holmes-like character in his first novel, "Murder in Constant...

The article in Moment Magazine's "Israel Vision Project" features a reflective piece by Nadine Epstein comparing moderate Israelis Evyatar Lipkin and Nadav S...

Carlin Romano reviews two recent books, *The Threshold of Dissent* by Marjorie Feld and *Unsettled* by Oren Kroll-Zeldin, both of which explore American Jewi...

Robert Siegel reviews two books by Hasia R. Diner and collaborators, exploring the intricate relationship between Irish and Jewish immigrants in America. Thr...

David L. Marcus reflects on his relationship with his infamous cousin Roy Cohn, whose influence extended into shaping figures like Donald Trump, as depicted ...

Marking one year since the October 7, 2022, Hamas attack in Israel, this article explores how Israeli TV and film are processing the event's profound impact....

Pope Francis declared a fast on October 7, coinciding with the Catholic Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and aiming to promote peace amid global conflicts. Wh...

Candace Mittel Kahn reflects on the profound decision to bring Jewish children into the world in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in Israel. Drawing o...

The article emphasizes the importance of continually sharing Jewish stories, particularly those about the Holocaust, to counter ongoing antisemitic violence,...

The article reflects on the Jewish tradition of yahrtzeit, which commemorates the death anniversary of a loved one through personal and communal remembrance....

Israeli thinkers express a complex mix of emotions one year after the October 7th Hamas attacks, ranging from despondency and fear to hope and resilience. Th...

Reflecting on the deeply impactful events of October 7, this episode explores how the memories and experiences of that date have reshaped Jewish identity, fa...

Amit Mann is remembered as a heroic figure in Israel, especially after her tragic death during the Hamas attacks on Kibbutz Beeri on October 7, 2023. Known a...

Living through the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on the emotional and societal impact on Jews, particularly in Israel. De...

Matti Friedman reflects on Israel's ongoing struggle to reclaim security and stability in the context of historical and recent conflicts, focusing on the sym...

The early period of Al-Andalus, often referred to as the 'Golden Age of Spanish Jewry,' was a significant time in the history of Sephardic Jews. During this ...

Rami Khouri, an influential figure in Middle Eastern politics, discusses Israel's ongoing conflict with Lebanon and Hezbollah with Peter Beinart. With his ex...

Douglas Murray reflects on a powerful speech given by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks at the 2013 AIPAC Policy Conference, where Sacks emphasized Israel as the greatest...

The Romans renamed the province of Judea to Syria Palaestina around the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, primarily to detach the region's Jewish identity. Whil...

This video discusses various historical aspects of 1920s Palestine, addressing corrections and omissions from earlier narratives. It covers the involvement o...

Abe Saperstein, the Jewish founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, left an indelible mark on basketball and sports culture, as explored in the biography "Globet...

Amir Tibon, a Haaretz correspondent, recounts his harrowing experience during the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2022, in his new book, "The Gates of Gaza." Ti...

The oral history captures the poignant experiences of five American Jews on October 7, 2023, a day marked by a horrifying Hamas terrorist attack in Israel th...

Reflections on the anniversary of the October 7th massacre intertwine with Rosh Hashanah themes, exploring how collective trauma and resilience impact Israel...

Nearly a year after Hamas’s attack on Israel, Jews in New York are organizing events to commemorate the tragic day of October 7, deemed the deadliest day for...

Amir Tibon's new book, "The Gates of Gaza," delves deeply into the events of October 7, highlighting his personal ordeal and broader socio-political implicat...

Through the poignant discussions of a group of young Jews living in the Bronx, Julia Kornberg's narrative delves into the perpetual question of Judaism's sur...

Alex Joffe explores the unsettling parallel between Neolithic headhunting rituals and the modern-day violence perpetrated by groups like Hamas, particularly ...

The article presents a dialogue between an anti-Zionist and a Zionist, exploring the complexities and diverse perspectives on Zionism. It touches on historic...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, had a profound impact on the Jewish community during his tenure, despite a sometimes rocky relationshi...

Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat provides insights into President Jimmy Carter's critical role in orchestrating the Camp David Accords, a pivotal peace agreement ...

Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, who served as President Jimmy Carter's chief domestic policy adviser, highlights several key accomplishments from Carter's presi...

The video features Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat discussing the instrumental role President Jimmy Carter played in the establishment of the U.S. Holocaust Memo...

Edut 710 is an organization in Israel formed shortly after the October 7 attacks with the mission of collecting and preserving testimonies of the atrocities....

The episode dives into the implications of President Biden's response to the Israeli conflict with Hezbollah and how his stance is perceived as weak and conf...

The podcast criticizes President Biden's stance on Israel's military actions, highlighting confusion in his administration's approach to Middle Eastern confl...