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"The Teacher" by Michal Ben Naftali delves into the enduring impact of collective trauma and memories that linger long after individuals pass away. The novel...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the presence of the Baal Shem Tov (Besht) in Mezhibozh, exploring if the Besht faced opposition upon moving there and exami...

This reflective piece explores the lingering nostalgia and hidden traumas of mid-20th century modernism, as seen through the author's childhood in Chicago an...

The Republican National Convention's opening night provided the GOP with a platform to highlight their stance on the increasing rates of violent crime and ci...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the life and controversies surrounding the Besht's first marriage in a podcast episode focused on Jewish history. Through...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the mysterious origins of the Baal Shem Tov in a podcast that explores important and controversial topics in Jewish History...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, presents the Jewish History Uncensored podcast, delving into significant and contentious to...

Prof. Steven Zipperstein delves into the significance of the Kishinev Pogrom of 1903, a pivotal event in Jewish history, exploring its impact on Jewish ident...

Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs, a prominent figure in 20th-century British Jewry, faced controversy and exclusion in the 1960s due to his theological views, particul...

Evan Gottesman and Michael Koplow explore the revived debate over a one-state solution in Israel-Palestine, analyzing various perspectives on equality and co...

The text discusses the need to navigate conflicting data and partisan influences guiding policymakers during lockdown decisions. It concludes with a passiona...

Jonathan D. Sarna discusses the complex legacy of Woodrow Wilson in relation to Jewish history, highlighting Wilson's positive actions towards Jews such as s...

Anne Cohen's article presents four historical intersections between Jewish history and the American Independence Day. She highlights figures such as Francis ...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the significant Jewish involvement in the American psychedelic movement of the 1950s and 60s, exploring the spiritual ...

Amid calls to remove a statue of St. Louis due to his history of persecuting Jews and Muslims, the Archdiocese of St. Louis defended the saint, emphasizing h...

Activists in St. Louis are considering changing the city's name, which was named after King Louis IX, known for anti-Semitic actions such as expelling Jewish...

The text discusses President Donald Trump's mishandling of his administration's COVID-19 testing strategy, with concerns raised about his suggestion of reduc...

In the wake of protests against racism, activists have highlighted American monuments honoring anti-Semites such as Gen. George S. Patton, Henry Ford, Charle...

Paul Auster, a Jewish poet and acclaimed American experimental novelist, shares insights into his writing process, emphasizing his early struggles with prose...

There is ongoing unrest surrounding the removal of statues honoring historical figures in the United States, along with disappointment over President Trump's...

Paul Mendes-Flohr's biography, "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," delves into the life of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his evolutio...

In a discussion by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, several key topics are explored: the potential revolt of diaspora Jews against Netan...

In "Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn," filmmaker Ivy Meeropol delves into the complex life of Roy Cohn, known for his role in the execution of Me...

In his book "The 100 Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017," historian Rashid Khalidi intertwines his family's e...

Amidst recent events involving President Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions, some comparisons have emerged likening him to Adolf Hitler, particularly regard...

Nancy Sinkoff, an Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and History at Rutgers University, explores her book "From Left to Right: Lucy S. Dawidowicz, The New...

During a visit to a Ford factory in Michigan, President Trump praised the "good bloodlines" of Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, sparking criticism ...

In this edition, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the visions of Prime Minister Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister Gantz for ...

The discussion in the COMMENTARY podcast explores the unmasking scandal and the Justice Department's treatment of Michael Flynn, questioning Barack Obama's m...

In this episode, Michael Koplow and Evan Gottesman critically analyze the Trump administration's Israeli-Palestinian peace proposal as articulated by U.S. Am...

Abraham Caslari, a Jewish physician in Besal during the Black Death in 1348, wrote the Tractate on Pestilential Fevers, providing a medical perspective on th...

The Israel-EU relationship, stemming from their post-World War II founding ideals, is complex, characterized by strong economic ties but political tensions. ...

The text discusses how Jane Hirshfield's poem "Before the Collapse" captures feelings of uncertainty and impending loss on a global scale, drawing parallels ...

In this poignant reflection on survival during the Holocaust, the author, the daughter of Polish Holocaust survivors, contemplates the pivotal moments that l...

Ronnie Perelis, an expert in Sephardic Studies, delves into his book "Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic," focusing on the lives of three Iberian crypto ...

The author reflects on her family's unique Seder traditions and the challenges of passing down her parents' story of struggle and resilience to her children....

This episode discusses how Gaza is confronting the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak amidst its existing public health crises, particularly its water sh...

The text discusses the myth of America as a nation of immigrants and challenges this narrative by highlighting that America was founded by Anglo Protestant c...

Jess Olson, an Associate Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, talks about his book "Jewish Culture: A Quick Immersion," exploring the title's p...

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth explores a counterhistory where Charles Lindbergh becomes president in 1940, paralleled with real events reported b...

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth, both the novel and the subsequent HBO miniseries, explores an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a sympath...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Jewish communal life and feature interviews with Ben Cohen about his ...

In Seymour Epstein's "Suspecting Esther," he presents a provocative interpretation of the Book of Esther, suggesting that it serves as a critique of Jewish l...

The article discusses the tradition of "Little Purims" within Jewish communities, which are local festivals commemorating miraculous events similar to Purim....

The article discusses the controversy surrounding AIPAC's hosting of Serbian President Aleksandar Vui at their annual conference, despite his controversial p...

"Bukra fil Mish-Mish," a documentary by Tal Michael, highlights the remarkable story of the Frenkel brothers, Jewish pioneers of animation in Egypt and the A...

Professor Dan Porat's book "Bitter Reckoning: Israel Tries Holocaust Survivors as Nazi Collaborators" sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of Jewish history...

Salka Viertel, a prominent figure in European stage acting and Hollywood screenwriting during the first half of the 20th century, is celebrated not only for ...

Dr. Yoav Di Capua, a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin, delves into Arab intellectual history in his new book "No Exit: Arab Existential...

The recently discovered collection of 361 photographs, including 62 from the Sobibor death camp, sheds light on the complicity of Nazi guards, particularly n...