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The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, rooted in the complex and historically intricate landscape of the Middle East, has escalated recently with...

Fania Brantsovsky, the last surviving partisan of the Vilna ghetto, passed away at 102, marking the end of an era for Lithuanian Jewry. A fierce resistor aga...

Fania Brantsovsky, the last living member of the Vilna ghetto's Jewish underground resistance, passed away at age 102, marking the end of an era for those co...

Joshua Hoffman's article explores 15 essential terms that are significant to the Zionist movement, offering nuanced insights into its history, ideology, and ...

Jewish life in Scotland boasts a rich history dating back to the 1600s, with vibrant communities primarily in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Notably, the Giffnock Ne...

Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker," infused with deep Jewish themes and religious questioning, eerily resonates with the events of October 7, a date m...

"Masters of the Word: Traditional Jewish Bible Commentary from the Twelfth through Fourteenth Centuries (Vol. 3)" by Rabbi Yonatan Kolatch is reviewed by Rab...

A northern Israeli resident shares a harrowing personal account of October 7th in this episode of "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories." The interview hig...

The article by Robert Zaretsky reviews the book "10/7: 100 Human Stories" by Lee Yaron, which reflects on the tragic events of October 7, the deadliest terro...

The lecture delves into the early Jewish experience in Visigothic Spain, focusing on the perceptions held by early Church fathers and the implications of the...

In the complex aftermath of the Six-Day War in 1967, Israel emerged victorious and took control of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, a site of profound ...

The article explores a poignant protest in Jerusalem where nearly 200 Nova Music Festival survivors and the families of hostages reached for spiritual solace...

Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment is a remarkable exhibition at the National Gallery of Art celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist e...

The Bialystoker Center and Home for the Aged, a significant symbol of Jewish immigrant achievement in New York City's Lower East Side, has reopened as luxury...

In challenging times, Jewish communities find hope in the cyclical nature of their holidays. Miriam Udel explores how Yiddish children's literature from the ...

The video delves into the Palestine riots of 1929, a significant event in the history of the British Mandate of Palestine. It examines the underlying causes ...

"No Road Leading Back" by Chris Heath is a profound exploration of the atrocities at Ponar, an extermination site near Vilnius, Lithuania, where tens of thou...

In 2008, members of Temple Beth Jacob, a Reform synagogue in Newburgh, New York, discovered neglected Jewish graves on a steep hillside, prompting an effort ...

In response to the catastrophic floods in Central Europe, particularly affecting Poland, Jewish and Israeli volunteers have joined relief efforts. The floods...

The new French courtroom drama, The Goldman Case, directed by Cédric Kahn, explores the historic trial of Pierre Goldman, a Polish-Jewish descendant and comm...

Igal Hecht's new documentary, "The Killing Roads," explores the harrowing events of October 7 when 250 Israelis were brutally murdered by Hamas along highway...

The tragic July 2024 incident where a Hezbollah rocket struck Golan Heights, killing twelve Druze children, highlights the complexities within the Druze comm...

David P. Goldman explores the intellectual history and implications of Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis, linking it to a lineage of philosophical i...

The commemoration of the 200th yahrzeit of the Vilna Gaon highlighted discrepancies and myths surrounding his final resting place. The Gaon, a towering Jewis...

Reflecting on the often unpredictable duration of conflicts, Shmuel Rosner discusses the challenges Israel faces one year after its latest war began on Octob...

Reflecting on the ongoing conflict Israel faces, particularly in Gaza, Shmuel Rosner explores the multifaceted timeline of wars, how they evolve, and the sob...

Naomi Ragen, an Israeli novelist, reflects on her disillusionment with political concessions made by Israel over the decades. She recounts her journey from o...

Reflecting on her father's 1943 yearbook, Nadine Epstein draws parallels between the uncertainties faced during World War II and those of the present day. Sh...

Celebrating its centennial in 2025, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has significantly contributed to Israel's growth and global academic landscapes. Found...

Leah Koenig presents a Rosh Hashanah recipe for Rice and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Chicken, inspired by Syrian Jewish cuisine. While not Syrian herself, Koen...

The recent thwarting of a Hezbollah assassination attempt and a significant blow to Hezbollah operatives by Israeli intelligence and military forces highligh...

The "All About Herzl" exhibit at the Bernard Museum in New York City delves into the life and legacy of Theodor Herzl, featuring over 250 artifacts, includin...

Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, an American Jewish man, has been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to his involvement in a f...

The article explores the early stages of the Sabbatian movement, led by the charismatic figure Sabbatai Zevi, using new insights derived from rare print mate...

Jewish authors Shira Dicker and Don Futterman share nostalgic reflections on their childhoods in Queens during the 1970s, highlighting both shared and distin...

Jane M. Friedman's reflective piece explores her emotional return to Germany as part of the Stolpersteine project, which installs small brass plaques in the ...

"The Shadow of Secrets" is a poignant recounting by Esther Krausz, as told to Shoshana Gross, reflecting on her early childhood memories and her family's ard...

In a tantalizing piece by Jewdicious, a seemingly ordinary date marked in 1978 unfolds with gripping narratives. Jewdicious skilfully invites readers to delv...

Ilit Azoulay's exhibition "Mere Things" at the Jewish Museum in New York explores the narratives and memory embedded in objects, particularly those found in ...

Canadian revelations about hosting alleged Nazi war criminals in the post-World War II era have reignited debates over privacy and historical accountability,...

The episode discusses Ottawa's reopening of consultations regarding the release of classified files on Nazi war criminals who immigrated to Canada post-World...

The video provides a comprehensive lecture on the history of Sephardic Jewry, tracing their journey from the ancient period to modern times. The lecture cove...

The control and administration of the Al Aqsa Mosque/Temple Mount is a complex issue rooted in the geopolitical and religious tensions between Israel, Jordan...

Isaac Rosenberg, a Jewish poet and artist from London's East End, lived a brief but impactful life, dying at 27 in World War I. Despite growing up in poverty...

The essay by Joshua Hoffman critiques the labeling of Israel as an apartheid state, arguing that it simplifies complex geopolitical realities and ignores sig...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Albania underscores the country's unique wartime history of saving Jews during the Holocaust. Despite modest awaren...

Jerusalem's unique historical and religious significance makes it the focal point of millennia of complex negotiations. As the potential capital of both Isra...

New York City is on the verge of officially recognizing "Landing Day," a significant moment in Jewish American history marking the arrival of the first organ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the influence of Maalos HaTorah on the establishment and legacy of the Ashkenazi Jewish community in Israel, discussing t...

French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy discusses his new book, "Israel Alone," which critically examines the geopolitical and cultural isolation Israel faces ...