Jewish Chronicle
Book review: Peering into the black hole and dirty soul of the Weimar Republic
6 Jun 2024
In "Vertigo: The Rise and Fall of Weimar Germany, 1918-1933" by Harald Jhner, the chaotic period of the Weimar Republic following World War I is explored, de...
6 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Bemidbar
6 Jun 2024
The Parashah Bemidbar discusses the discomfort in counting people, as traditionally seen as dangerous, highlighted by a plague in King David's reign followin...
6 Jun 2024
Future of Jewish
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5 Jun 2024
Future of Jewish, a digital publication, aims to educate and inspire individuals about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. They offer a range of perspecti...
5 Jun 2024
JTA
Jewish US Army Major Harrison Mann explains why he resigned over US support for Gaza war
5 Jun 2024
Jewish U.S. Army Major Harrison Mann recently resigned in protest of U.S. support for Israel's actions in the war against Hamas in Gaza, drawing on his famil...
5 Jun 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Some Sobering Thoughts about a Glorious Day
5 Jun 2024
Yom Yerushalayim in 1967 marked a triumphant moment for Israel, with the IDF regaining the Kotel and other territories in just 6 days. However, reflections o...
5 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Small town life: the shtetl through the eyes of an artist
5 Jun 2024
Mayer Kirshenblatt, an artist born in Opatw in 1916 and later settled in Toronto, vividly painted over 300 scenes of Jewish life in the shtetl, including eve...
5 Jun 2024
JTA
How D-Day saved Europe, and my family, from the Nazis
5 Jun 2024
The author reflects on the personal significance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, highlighting how the Allied landing on June 6, 1944, saved their Jewish fa...
5 Jun 2024
Unpacked
When was Jerusalem reunified? #israel #war #history
5 Jun 2024
The video discusses the reunification of Jerusalem by Israel during the Six Day War in 1967.
5 Jun 2024
Unpacked
Inside the Secret Saudi-Israeli Relationship | Unpacked
5 Jun 2024
A summary of the covert collaboration between Israel and Saudi Arabia over decades, detailing their shared efforts in conflicts like Yemeni civil war and Gul...
5 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dundee break
5 Jun 2024
Dundee, a former industrial city known for jute, marmalade, and journalism, has transformed into a thriving tourist destination with attractions like the V&A...
5 Jun 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Former Israeli hostage Hagar Brodutch fears time is running out for the others still held in Gaza
5 Jun 2024
Hagar Brodutch shares her traumatic experience as a hostage and her journey toward recovery while emphasizing the urgency of addressing the ongoing hostage c...
5 Jun 2024
Two Nice Jewish Boys
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#355 - Ex-Brandeis Pres. on Campus Protests, Weizmann's Legacy and American Jewry (Jehuda Reinharz)
5 Jun 2024
Professor Jehuda Reinharz discusses Chaim Weizmann's pivotal role in Zionist history, focusing on his influence in securing the Balfour Declaration and his c...
5 Jun 2024
Forward
Mexico just elected a Jewish president. What other countries can claim Jewish heads of state?
4 Jun 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico's first Jewish and first female president, joining a short list of Jewish heads of state worldwide. Other curren...
4 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
Without a Doubt
4 Jun 2024
The author reflects on a moment of realization in a social psychology class at York University about Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments in relation to t...
4 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Hamas wants a caliphate, not a Palestinian state
4 Jun 2024
Hamas, a Palestinian group, does not envision a traditional nation state but rather aims for an Islamic Caliphate spanning from Indonesia to Morocco. The gro...
4 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Fonz, still cool 50 years on
4 Jun 2024
Henry Winkler, known for his iconic role as the Fonz on "Happy Days," shares personal stories including his family's escape from Nazi Germany, struggles with...
4 Jun 2024
Moment
My Life in Recipes with Joan Nathan and Robert Siegel
4 Jun 2024
Joan Nathan, a renowned figure in Jewish cooking, discusses her latest cookbook "My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories" with former NPR host Robert ...
4 Jun 2024
Unpacked
Did Israel gain control of Bethlehem and Hebron? #israel #war #history
4 Jun 2024
The video discusses Israel's control over Bethlehem and Hebron following the Six Day War in 1967 and the historical significance of these areas to the Jewish...
4 Jun 2024
Jewish Lives
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LÉON BLUM
4 Jun 2024
Léon Blum, France's first Jewish prime minister, significantly influenced French society through socialist policies, despite facing intense antisemitism and ...
4 Jun 2024
18forty
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Marc B. Shapiro: Where Does Orthodox Judaism Come From? [Denominations 4/5]
4 Jun 2024
Dr. Marc B. Shapiro explores the historical evolution and distinctions of various Jewish denominations, focusing on how moments in history have created secta...
4 Jun 2024
The Habura
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HaRambam’s Grandson: The Legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid - Rabbi Joshua BerdugoHaRambam’s Grandson: The Legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid - Rabbi Joshua Berdugo
4 Jun 2024
Rabbi Joshua Berdugo explores the often overlooked legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid, grandson of the Rambam, highlighting his contributions to Jewish thought an...
4 Jun 2024
Tablet
In the Mansion of the Camondos
4 Jun 2024
The text discusses the life of Count Moise de Camondo, a wealthy Jewish collector and banker in 19th century Europe. It highlights his love for his library, ...
4 Jun 2024
Kveller
How Curious George Fled the Nazis
3 Jun 2024
Hans and Margret Rey, the Jewish creators of Curious George, had a dramatic escape from the Nazis during World War II. Born in Germany, the Reys fled to Braz...
3 Jun 2024
Unpacked
What led to the Six Day War after 1948? #israel #war #hstory
3 Jun 2024
The video explores the circumstances leading to the Six Day War in 1967, analyzing Israel's vulnerabilities, threats, and surrounding tensions with the Arab ...
3 Jun 2024
Lehrhaus
Living in an Old Book with Poet Haim Gouri (1923-2018)
3 Jun 2024
Haim Gouri's poem "I Live at This Time in an Old Book" reflects on living in an old country intertwined with Jewish history, exploring themes of old age, hop...
3 Jun 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion
3 Jun 2024
John Longhurst, Canada's sole remaining faith reporter, discusses the decreasing religious affiliation in Canada, his career journey, and his new book, 'Can ...
3 Jun 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion
3 Jun 2024
Ralph Benmergui interviews John Longhurst, Canada's last remaining faith reporter, about the evolving landscape of religion reporting and the changes in Cana...
3 Jun 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion
3 Jun 2024
John Longhurst, Canada's last remaining faith reporter, discusses his unconventional path to sustaining religious reporting in the nation's newspapers amidst...
3 Jun 2024
Future of Jewish
An Astonishing Story: The Unlikely Hero Who Birthed Israel's Air Force
2 Jun 2024
Michael Oren shares the remarkable story of Lou Lenart, an American Zionist and World War II veteran instrumental in the birth of Israel's air force. Despite...
2 Jun 2024
Unpacked
What was the Six Day War? #israel #arab #war
2 Jun 2024
The video delves into the historical significance of the Six Day War, where Israel emerged victorious against four Arab armies in a brief timespan, leading t...
2 Jun 2024
Tablet
Secrets of the CRIF
2 Jun 2024
The CRIF (Conseil Représentatif des Institutions Juives de France) is a longstanding Jewish organization in France with roots dating back to anti-Nazi resist...
2 Jun 2024
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: Judea Capta et Israel Liberata
1 Jun 2024
The text discusses the symbolic significance of visual representations in Jewish history, focusing on the contrast between the Roman coin depicting Jewish de...
1 Jun 2024
Sapir
Learning from Menachem Begin
1 Jun 2024
Menachem Begin, Israel's sixth prime minister, embodied the concept of "hadar," which combines dignity, honor, and self-respect. Begin's father instilled in ...
1 Jun 2024
Sapir
The Mystery of Jewish Resilience
1 Jun 2024
The text discusses the concept of Jewish resilience throughout history, exploring various perspectives on why Jews have survived despite numerous challenges ...
1 Jun 2024
Sapir
Publisher's Note (Resilience)
1 Jun 2024
The essay reflects on the concept of Jewish continuity in the face of crises, emphasizing how historical challenges led to creative responses such as the eme...
1 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Etgar Quiz no 271
31 May 2024
This text is an Etgar Quiz featuring questions related to Jewish knowledge. Ben Gurion founded the political party Mapai, Moshe died on Har Nevo according to...
31 May 2024
Tikvah
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Andrew Doran on Why He Thinks the Roots of Civilization Are Jewish
31 May 2024
Andrew Doran argues that what we perceive as civilization owes its moral roots to the Jewish biblical tradition, specifically God's covenant with Abraham, wh...
31 May 2024
JTA
3 historic NYC synagogues receive grants for renovation projects
30 May 2024
Three historic synagogues in New York City have been awarded Sacred Sites grants by the New York Landmarks Conservancy for renovation projects. Kehila Kedosh...
30 May 2024
Kveller
Join Our Jewish TV Club
30 May 2024
Kveller is launching a new Jewish TV Club on Substack for fans of Jewish representation on television. The club will offer exclusive Jewish TV tidbits, inter...
30 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Divine Italy - why you should visit Calabria
30 May 2024
Calabria's picturesque Tropea in Italy offers a divine travel experience, featuring beautiful beaches, ancient legends, and local cuisine. The town's history...
30 May 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
The Tragedy of Nir Oz
30 May 2024
The video discusses the tragic events that occurred in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th, where a significant portion of the population was killed or abducted, w...
30 May 2024
JTA
Lower East Side shop Economy Candy offers a sweet taste of another era
30 May 2024
Economy Candy, a historic shop on the Lower East Side, offers a nostalgic experience with candy from different eras and around the world. Established by Jewi...
30 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why Disraeli needed a manor house to be accepted as prime minister
30 May 2024
Benjamin Disraeli, a Jewish-born politician and novelist, recognized the importance of owning a manor house, Hughenden Manor, to gain acceptance in British p...
30 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The long history of weaponising law against Jews
30 May 2024
Throughout history, legal systems have been weaponized against Jews, from the Inquisition to modern international forums targeting the Jewish state under the...
30 May 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Don’t make the same mistake twice
29 May 2024
In the 1990s, a significant shift occurred in American Jewish priorities where attention turned from external threats to internal challenges within the commu...
29 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
October 7 was the second massacre of Jews for Hamas' oldest hostage
29 May 2024
Shlomo Mansour, the oldest Israeli hostage in Gaza, survived both the recent massacre by Hamas and the 1941 Farhud massacre in Iraq, showcasing a history of ...
29 May 2024
Tablet
This Moment
29 May 2024
At dawn on October 7, 2023, in Sinai, a family enjoys their last day of vacation. The father stays in bed as his son, daughter, and their friends watch the s...
29 May 2024
JTA
‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ tells the true story behind ‘The Zone of Interest’
28 May 2024
"The Commandants Shadow" is a new documentary that delves into the lives of the children of Rudolf Hss, the Nazi commandant of Auschwitz, exploring what they...
28 May 2024
Forward
How I helped bring the story of Hollywood's Jewish founders to the Academy Museum — where it belongs
28 May 2024
The article discusses the efforts of Sharon Rosen Leib to raise awareness and highlight the significant contributions of Jewish founders in the establishment...
28 May 2024
Mishpacha
Yankees and Rebs
28 May 2024
During the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, Jews, though a minority in the population, played a significant role with approximately 10,000 Jewish men se...
28 May 2024