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The emotional piece by Rabbi Menachem Creditor draws parallels between the ancient biblical story of Rachel weeping for her children and the modern grief of ...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition of naming children after deceased relatives, emphasizing how this practice serves as a powerful me...

This video, part of the Jewish History Lab series by Henry Abramson, delves into four key survival strategies that the Jewish community developed during the ...

The first Jewish Temple, commonly known as Solomon's Temple, is a profoundly significant site in Jewish history and religion. Built by King Solomon in the 10...

In a reflection on the diversity of the Jewish community, this piece argues against the notion of a "typical" Jew, emphasizing the rich variety in traditions...

In Oswiecim, Poland, a town historically significant for its Jewish community, a modern love story unfolds between Hila Weisz, an Israeli with Holocaust-surv...

In this episode, Hen Mazzig shares his family's journey from Tunisia to Israel, highlighting the rich history and cultural contributions of Tunisian Jews. Th...

For the past decade, the famous 13-piece mural 'Resources of America' by renowned Jewish artist Ben Shahn and his wife Bernarda Bryson has been out of public...

The video titled 'The Fourth Aliyah (1924-1928),' delves into a transformative period in the history of the Yishuv, the Jewish community in Palestine. During...

This article explores the historical narrative of Jewish husbands mysteriously vanishing in the early 20th century, focusing on their impact on families and ...

A Berlin Holocaust monument, the Block of Women, was defaced with antisemitic and pro-Palestinian graffiti, adding to recent global instances of vandalism at...

In a heartwarming incident at the Hecht Museum in Haifa, a 4-year-old accidentally broke a 3,500-year-old jar, sparking panic among his parents. The child, o...

This episode of the Promised Podcast provides a poignant remembrance of Zachariah Haber, an IDF soldier and promising scholar whose life was tragically cut s...

This episode of Unorthodox explores two unique aspects of Jewish and Armenian culture. It features a joyful day at "Beautifully Jewish" day camp focused on c...

This article critiques "pro-Palestinian" slogans by flipping them to propose alternative interpretations that focus on perceived historical inaccuracies and ...

Julian Borger's book, "I Seek a Kind Person," reveals the poignant and lesser-known method by which many European Jews attempted to escape Nazi terror: class...

This travel piece explores Halkidiki and Thessaloniki in Greece, emphasizing the luxurious experience at Cora Hotel & Spa inspired by Aristotle's philosophie...

Miriam Gold, an artist and teacher, explores her grandmother Dr. Elena Zadik's life in a graphic memoir, "Elena: A Hand Made Life." Combining various art for...

This reflective piece by a Jewish writer explores the emotional complexities of moving to Berlin while pregnant, set against the backdrop of her family's Hol...

This video explores the journey of Ida Nudel, a dedicated Soviet economist who transformed into a pivotal figure advocating for Jewish freedom in the USSR. I...

Ayelet Tsabari's debut novel, "Songs for the Brokenhearted," intricately weaves the lives of Yemenite Jews across two pivotal moments in Israeli history. The...

The article by Jennifer A. Stern explores the summer experiences of Jewish children during the early 20th century, as documented in letters to the editor pub...

The article reflects on the recurring cycle of violence and despair resulting from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, questioning the belief that...

This article highlights the harrowing experiences of the Elon family, particularly Michal Elon, a nurse, and her family during and following a terrorist atta...

In this reflective piece, Abigail Pogrebin underscores the enduring resilience of the Jewish spirit through the lens of Simchat Torah, juxtaposing the 2023 h...

"My Grandfather's Leg" is a poignant recollection of life in the Jewish quarter of Sanaa, Yemen, during the early 20th century, through the narrative of the ...

This article explores the life of Chaim Ime Mendl Kaplan, an influential Jewish labor activist in early 20th-century America. Kaplan, who immigrated from Eas...

This article explores the life of Reb Shlomenyu of Sadigura, a complex and enigmatic Jewish leader who chose to forgo his inherited rabbinic title to engage ...

This week's edition of "This Week in Jewish History" by JEWDICIOUS covers significant milestones and struggles from the Jewish past. Highlights include the C...

Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes explore cycles of Jewish history and theology using Tisha B'Av kinot, Ecclesiastes, and Deuteronomy, questioning whether...

Prof. Orit Rozin discusses her book "Emotions of Conflict: Israel 1949-1967," examining how the Israeli establishment managed public emotions during times of...

The Kumiuk Bakery, established in 1944 in Lublin, Poland, rests on the historical grounds of a well-loved Jewish bakery owned by the Bajtel family, who peris...

This episode explores the contentious theory of settler colonialism, especially its application to Israel and its implications in academic and political disc...

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...