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Rachel Maddow joins Yonit and Jonathan to explore the historical parallels between past fascist movements in the U.S. and today’s political landscape, drawin...

Michael Lind explores the transformation of the Democratic Party under Barack Obama, describing it as the emergence of a new political machine reminiscent of...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of casualties in war through the lens of Jewish history and Torah teachings, comparing past conflicts with the c...

Iran’s Jewish community, one of the oldest continuous Jewish presences in the Middle East, exemplifies resilience in the face of political shifts and societa...

Liel Liebowitz and Will Tanner dissect the historical parallels between the decline of the Roman Republic and current American democracy challenges, emphasiz...

Peter Berkowitz, formerly the Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, explores the diverse spectrum of American reactions to the 9/11 attacks...

Robert Caro, the acclaimed biographer of Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson, continues to dedicate himself to exploring the mechanics of power, both on a loc...

This reflection responds to an argument put forward on social media, claiming that Jewish indigeneity to the Middle East is irrelevant in contemporary politi...

European leaders are strategizing for potentially another term under US President Donald Trump, who disruptively challenged the postwar norms of immigration,...

Historically, US presidents have had varied interactions with the Jewish community, often shaping outcomes for Jews both at home and abroad. An illuminating ...

The Polin Museum in Warsaw, marking its 10th anniversary, stands as a testament to the 1,000-year history of Jews in Poland. Established in the heart of the ...

"Ldor vdor," a poem featured by a guest blogger, weaves a narrative within the confines of an ordinary grocery store interaction, exploring Jewish identity a...

Marshall Curry, director of the Oscar-nominated documentary on the 1939 pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, attended Donald Trump's rally at the same ve...

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a renowned Israeli-American scholar, passed away at 83. Celebrated as a leading authority on Martin Buber, Mendes-Flohr was instrumental i...

S. An-ski's play The Dybbuk has profoundly influenced Jewish culture since its premiere in 1920, and it continues to captivate audiences a century later. A n...

Zabar's, the iconic Jewish appetizing store in New York City, is celebrating its 90th anniversary concurrently with the New York City subway's 120th birthday...

Eylon Levy engages with Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, to explore the complexities behind the United States'...

Rob Eshman critiques Stephen Miller's recent speech at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, spotlighting Miller's troubling anti-immigration rhetoric and ...

Joshua Hoffman's article explores the evolution of Israel from an underdog in its early Zionist days to a global power that continues to ruffle the feathers ...

Gregg Roman, the director of the Middle East Forum, argues that Iran plays a dominant and manipulative role in the Middle East by exercising significant infl...

In a recent analysis, Syrian-Lebanese peace activist Rawan Osman discusses Iran's geopolitical ambitions, particularly its desire to conquer Jerusalem. By ta...

Ken Harbaugh, a U.S. Navy veteran and former pilot, voices his protest against Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden during the 2024 presiden...

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a preeminent scholar of German-Jewish intellectual history and the foremost expert on Martin Buber, passed away on Shemini Atzeret in 2023...

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, a survivor of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, reflects on the profound challenges of remembrance amid ongoing grief. As his co...

This piece from Moment Magazine examines the concerning rise of strongman leadership in the United States, spurred by polling data from the Public Religion R...

The episode explores the complex impact of the death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, on Israel's military and political landscape, questioning whether thi...

Sir Simon Schama joins Unholy to provide historical context to current Middle-Eastern conflicts, reflecting on the significance of the Hebrew anniversary of ...

Sir Simon Schama provides a historical context to current events during a turbulent period marked by the Israel-Gaza war and the aftermath of the Hamas leade...

Amidst ongoing conflicts involving Hamas and Iran, Sir Simon Schama explores the historical context of recent events, reflecting on the cyclical nature of Je...

Joshua Hoffman explores the narrative that casts Israelis as 'White colonialists,' humorously dissecting this stereotype by highlighting the diverse ancestri...

Jodi Picoult's latest novel, "By Any Other Name," presents a provocative twist on literary history by suggesting Emilia Bassano, a Marrano Jew and the first ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the Torah's perspective on war, focusing on military strategy and divine support throughout Jewish history. He draws paralle...

Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Rebbe of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, transformed the organization into a global outreach entity while intertwining...

The documentary "Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round," explored in a discussion between filmmaker Ilana Trachtman and journalist Dan Freedman, chronicles the p...

Ilana Trachtman's new documentary, "Aint No Back to a Merry-Go-Round," explores a pivotal but little-known event in the Civil Rights Movement, where Black co...

The episode delves into the complex relationship between Zionism and the Reform Jewish movement, with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch emphasizing that embracing Zionism is...

The video features an edited class discussion that delves into the historical context of "Orhot Tsadikim," a seminal work of Jewish ethical literature from t...

Yehuda Bauer, a renowned historian who deeply influenced Holocaust scholarship, passed away at 98. Known for his groundbreaking studies and analyses over six...

Kevin Baker's book, "The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City," delves into the intertwined history of New York City's rise and the evolution o...

The Jewish Territorialist Movement, championed by figures such as Mordecai Manuel Noah and Israel Zangwill, explored the establishment of alternative homelan...

Peter Beinart discusses Israel's longstanding practice of assassinating Palestinian leaders, questioning the efficacy and ethical implications of these actio...

Nikki Schreiber, creator of the "Humans of Judaism" Instagram page, expands her digital storytelling into a new book filled with Jewish narratives from vario...

Dr. Nimrod Lin explores the complex demographic strategies and challenges faced by Zionists in British Mandate Palestine, highlighting how these shaped Israe...

Israel's tactical operations have significantly weakened Hezbollah's leadership, including the death of Hassan Nasrallah, presenting a pivotal moment in the ...

Mideast analyst Seth Frantzman compares Yahya Sinwar, a former Hamas leader, to a mafia boss due to his leadership style and criminal undertakings. Unlike tr...

The essay explores the historical and cultural significance of the keffiyeh, often seen as a symbol of Palestinian resistance associated with Yasser Arafat, ...

Jens Heycke, a scholar of Islamic history, describes how his understanding of Islam's oscillating relationship with Jews influenced his strong Zionist stance...

Pigs have historically been a significant symbol in defining Jewish identity, as explored in Jordan D. Rosenblum's new book, "Forbidden: A 3000-year History ...

Eli Lake's article discusses the long-standing myth regarding Jewish intentions towards the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is often used as justification for violence...

Dr. Aliza Lavie discusses her book 'Iconic Jewish Women,' highlighting the untold stories of 59 influential Jewish women throughout history, while emphasizin...