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The Vatican has recently decided to open the papal archives of Pope Pius XII, sparking hope among historians to uncover information about the Catholic Church...

In the poem "Good Flies Out of its Prison" by Abe Mezrich, elements from the Book of Ruth are explored. It touches upon Moses being denied water by the Moabi...

Shakespeare's character Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice" has sparked scholarly debate about his identity and symbolism. Despite being perceived as a stere...

This episode of Unorthodox features journalist Matti Friedman discussing his book "Spies of No Country," which tells the story of Mizrahi Jews who became und...

In episode 181 of Unorthodox, journalist Matti Friedman discusses his book 'Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel', focusing on the True s...

Between 1939 and 1941, Hollywood made a series of films with a strong anti-Nazi message, defying typical entertainment norms. MGM's "The Mortal Storm" stood ...

In 1973, on Yom Kippur, Col. Avigdor Ben-Gal observed a massive Syrian military buildup on the Golan Heights, alerting Israeli leadership to the imminent thr...

At a Shabbat dinner in Istanbul with the Konfino family overlooking the Bosporus, various eggplant dishes were served, including eggplant caviar and a Jewish...

The Yemenite Children Affair is explored in the context of Mizrahi Jewish history in Israel, where between 1948 and 1954, numerous babies of Mizrahi immigran...

In "Who Lost Russia?", Masha Gessen delves into the origins of Russia's post-communism path, shedding light on key factors shaping the country's trajectory. ...

In the midst of World War II and the impending Nazi threat, Jewish communities in Eretz Israel turned to deep-seated mystical practices, including practical ...

The text discusses the author's journey in studying Jewish illuminated manuscripts and the significance of animal symbolism in Jewish art. The author recount...

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the intersection of Jewish-American and African-American cultural, economic, and intellectual histories, highlighting the connecti...

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the interconnected histories of Jewish-Americans and African-Americans in the United States, focusing on cultural, economic, and i...

Jerome Charyn, a prolific and diverse novelist residing in New York, has explored a wide range of historical and literary subjects in his over 50 books, whic...

The text recounts the author's childhood fascination with a cartoon about Benjamin of Tudela, a 12th-century Jewish traveler, and explores their subsequent d...

Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits, a prolific Modern Orthodox thinker, has recently been the focus of renewed attention with the Faith and Freedom Passover Haggadah co...

Dr. Nir Arielli, from the University of Leeds, explores the history of foreign war volunteers in his book "From Byron To Bin Laden." The discussion, featured...

Dr. Nir Arielli, an Associate Professor of International History at the University of Leeds, talks about his book "From Byron To Bin Laden: A History of Fore...

Ilya Kaminsky's poetry collection "Deaf Republic" is a sacred text of the Russian Jewish experience, exploring themes of war, humanity, and resistance in a s...

This episode delves into the stories and myths surrounding Jewish last names, particularly focusing on the often-told tale of names being changed at Ellis Is...

The video explores David's fixation on waging war to take over Jerusalem and build a Temple, while also touching on his past as a admired warrior and husband...

The video explores the relationship between David and Michal as they navigate King Saul's attempts to get David killed, showcasing David as a husband while p...

This video is the second episode in an animated series about King David, focusing on the famous battle between David and Goliath.

In the post-World War II period, Satmar Hasidim published the teachings of the Hatam Sofer with critical lines about the bein ha-shemashot period censored. T...

A critical examination of the Bar Kochba Revolt, exploring the lead figure's controversial reputation as a Jewish hero despite the ultimate failure of the re...

This YouTube video explores the history of Masada, an ancient fortress in Israel with a dark past, detailing the Jewish rebellion against the Romans, culmina...

Between the late 1960s and the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, nearly two million Jews left Russia, Ukraine, and other parts of the Soviet Empire, with sup...

In "Seventy Years in the Desert" by Yael Zerubavel and Pnina Motzafi-Haller, attention is drawn to the complex history and dynamics of Jewish settlement and ...

"Our Man in Beirut" by Matti Friedman sheds light on the little-known Arab Section, an espionage unit that served Israel before and after statehood, comprise...

"Universal Rights and the Particular Jew" by James Loeffler explores the intersection of human rights, Jewish nationalism, and the quest for recognition and ...

Deborah E. Lipstadt's book "The Fire Now" delves into the pressing issue of contemporary anti-Semitism, drawing on her experiences and interactions with fict...

"A Letter to Mama" by Isaac Bashevis Singer tells the story of Sam Metzger, who immigrated to America, built a successful life, but neglected to write to his...

The discussion revolves around the political history related to the biblical figure Queen Esther and her influence on Western politics during moments of grea...

The video provides a historical perspective on Kabbalah by tracing its origins back to the thirteenth century in northern Spain and discussing its ongoing im...

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture," exploring its...

The article discusses the history and significance of the theremin, the first electronic instrument mass-produced and played without physical contact. Invent...

In the 1830s, France faced a crisis about Enlightenment ideals following the conquest of Algeria. The country was torn between its revolutionary past and a d...

In the podcast "The Origins of the Jews" by the Association for Jewish Studies, scholars from various fields such as history, archaeology, linguistics, and g...

Jeffrey Kopstein's book "Intimate Violence" examines the phenomenon of ethnic violence, focusing on pogroms against Jews in Poland to understand why such vio...

In the book "Intimate Violence," co-author Jeffrey Kopstein explores the occurrence of ethnic violence, using pogroms against Jews in Poland as a case study ...

The author reflects on his time spent browsing used bookstores in Dallas in the 1980s and shares memorable encounters related to finding books like Henry For...

The text discusses the American concept of creating a new Jerusalem on earth, departing from traditional Judeo-Christian beliefs by seeking to establish a mo...

"A Night at the Garden" is a concise documentary capturing the chilling 1939 Nazi-themed rally by the German American Bund at Madison Square Garden, filled w...

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission recently approved a design for a permanent memorial to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragic eve...

The text explores the claim that Abraham Lincoln may have had Jewish ancestry based on a story reported in the Hebrew newspaper Ha-Magid in the 1860s. The st...

The text revolves around a journalist's meeting with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak for an interview discussing his autobiography. The journalist, ...

"Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the Twentieth Century" by James Loeffler explores the history of prominent Jews who supported human rights be...

This text narrates the story of the author's grandmother, Savta, who was born in Yemen and immigrated to Israel, where she was given a Hebraized name. The au...

German-Jewish writer Henryk Broder addressed Germany's Bundestag in January, challenging the right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party for its natio...