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Yael Zerubavel, a Professor Emerita at Rutgers University, has released a new book called "Desert, Island, Wall: Symbolic Landscapes and the Politics of Spac...

In a podcast episode by Ricochet on August 12, 2024, the hosts engage in a discussion about significant speeches that hold importance for them, spanning hist...

Branch 692 of the left-wing Yiddish fraternal organization Workers Circle in Miami Beach, founded in 1926, faced internal conflicts during the Communist-Soci...

The text discusses the influx of Haitian refugees into the US in the 1970s and 1980s, contrasting their treatment with that of Cuban refugees under various U...

In the late 19th century, Jewish involvement in Cuban independence movements impacted Key West, where Jewish cigar manufacturers had ties with Spanish tobacc...

The text tells a story of rebellion against dictators, as a young girl and her friend engage in an act of throwing a rock at a dictator's house. The girl, in...

The article discusses the historical significance of national fasting in American history, drawing parallels to the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av. It highlig...

In this article, the fragility of faith during times of crisis is explored, specifically referencing the impact of severe existential crises on Jewish faith,...

Western intelligence sources mentioned by Sky News Arabia suggested that Iran and Hezbollah might launch a retaliatory attack on Israel on Tisha B'Av, August...

Following a recent historic prisoner exchange in Russia, where political prisoners like Vladimir Kara-Murza, Andrei Pivovarov, and Ilya Yashin were released,...

The article discusses the resurgence of horned depictions of Jewish figures in protests, tracing the historical roots of this antisemitic stereotype. Startin...

In Hervás, Spain, the town celebrates its Jewish history during the Festival of the Conversos, attracting tourists to its well-preserved 13th-century Jewish ...

In Paris, Jewish and Israeli athletes have achieved notable success at the Olympics, with a total of 16 medals won by 15 athletes from various countries. Amo...

A poignant recounting of a Jewish family's courageous struggle for survival during the Holocaust in Budapest, including harrowing separations, dangerous acts...

The video explores the Constitution of Palestine from 1920 to 1923 within the broader context of British Empire administration and mandates.

In the late 1950s, talent broker Harold the Colonel Kudlets brought Rompin Ronnie Hawkins and Levon Helm to Canada to perform, including at tough bars like t...

During the period known as the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, there is a focus on communal grief and the ack...

As we approach Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem by the Babylonians and Romans respectively,...

The text discusses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, primarily due to t...

The video provides a brief insight into Abraham Furtado's early role in the emancipation process of French Jews prior to the Revolution, in the context of Se...

In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the appropriateness of mentioning recent national tragedies, like the events of October 7 or the 2006...

Future of Jewish, a publication focused on Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, has become free since October 7th to provide access to a wide audience. The...

Following a devastating wildfire in Maui in 2023, significant economic and human losses occurred, impacting tourism and historic sites in Lahaina, including ...

Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik's innovative approach to studying and explaining kinot on Tishah Be-Av shifted the focus to a deeper understanding of these mour...

Tim Walz, the vice-presidential candidate, quoted Yiddish wisdom about sleep during his campaign, echoing historical references to the importance of rest for...

Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a prominent American writer known for her bestselling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, which advocated for American capit...

Nagasaki has excluded Israel from its annual atomic bomb commemoration event, leading G7 envoys to decide to skip the ceremony in solidarity. The decision is...

The author recounts a physical assault he experienced on Cable Street, reflecting on its historical significance as a site of Jewish resistance in 1936. This...

The letters to the editor discuss various solutions for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the challenges and complexities involved. Suggestions ...

Amid the chaos of the Jasper forest fires, a Toronto couple found refuge within the Jewish community, highlighting the power of communal support during emerg...

Yeshivas Chevron, under the leadership of Rav Yosef Chevroni, is known for its transformative impact on students, shaping them not only in Torah study but al...

As tensions rise in Israel with fears of an imminent attack by Iran coinciding with the observance of Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, the author grappl...

The text discusses the history of targeted killings in Jewish tradition, noting instances such as the hanging of Haman and the extermination of informers to ...

The Klausenburger Rebbe is notably remembered for establishing yeshivos and Bais Yaakovs immediately after World War II in the DP camps. Rabbi Seltzer's stor...

The author reminisces about a trip to Israel with their family in 1964, fulfilling their mother's dream to visit the Holy Land. The experience of being in Is...

Tisha b'Av, a day of mourning in Jewish tradition, commemorates a range of historical tragedies, including the destruction of the Holy Temples. Kinot prayers...

The article emphasizes the importance of preparedness in Jewish history and the present day, drawing on examples from Louis Pasteur's message to Hadassah's r...

Tuky Treitel shares her story of survival during the Holocaust, detailing her brave efforts to care for herself and her siblings amidst immense danger.

The text discusses the Palestinian politics of envy, highlighting how economic opportunities do not necessarily lead to peace with Israel for most Palestinia...

Mindu Hornick, a Holocaust survivor, recounts her harrowing experiences from being deported to Auschwitz at age 13, enduring life in various camps, a Death M...

Australian Jewish siblings Jessica and Noemie Fox made history by both winning Olympic gold medals in canoeing. Noemie's victory in the kayak cross event mar...

Former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin believed that the Islamic Republic of Iran posed the greatest threat to world peace. He attributed Iran's extrem...

In a piece by Aviya Kushner, an encounter with an elderly woman in Israel sparks reflections on the current political climate under Benjamin Netanyahu's lead...

Gerhart Riegner, a member of the World Jewish Congress, sent a telegram in 1942 to the U.S. and Great Britain detailing Hitler's plan to annihilate 4 million...

Rabbi Elmer Berger, a staunch anti-Zionist, rejected the concept of a Jewish people and promoted the American Council for Judaism (ACJ), advocating for Jews ...

The video explores the complex historical perspective of Jewish immigrants in Palestine as seen through the lens of British colonialism and Arab perceptions.

Future of Jewish, a publication aiming to enhance understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, has become free since October 7th to ensure accessi...

Lenny Kaye, known as Patti Smith's collaborator, guitarist, and co-songwriter, is a rock 'n' roll legend stemming from his work on Smith's debut album "Horse...

The text briefly mentions the encounter with a Jamaican woman of British descent with a similar complexion, highlighting Michael Manley, a former Jamaican Pr...

A discussion about the Great Revolt against Rome and the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, connecting historical observations from that event to...