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Margaret Lambert, also known as Greta Bergmann, was a talented Jewish high jumper in Germany whose Olympic dreams were dashed due to Nazi persecution in the ...

The article discusses the impact of Holocaust literature and cultural representations on the American Jewish psyche, focusing on the need to move beyond idea...

In his new book "Nakba and Survival: The Story of the Palestinians who Remained in Haifa and the Galilee, 1948-1956", historian Dr. Adel Manna delves into th...

Prof. Susan Pedersen from Columbia University discusses her book "The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire," emphasizing the significanc...

The Forward recently received 66 cartoons by Paul Markison, a survivor of Dachau and longtime cartoonist for the paper. Saved by former editor Simon Weber an...

Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther spearheaded the Protestant Reformation with criticisms against the Roman Catholic church, yet his views on Jews turned ...

Hedy Lamarr, known for her Hollywood acting career, was also a brilliant inventor whose work in creating a secure radio signal during World War II, with comp...

Avrom Sutzkever, a prominent Yiddish poet, is known for his joyful artistic expression despite facing immense tragedies in his life, including surviving the ...

A museum exhibition in Berlin sheds light on how the Nazis manipulated Martin Luther's anti-Semitic writings to advance their agenda, particularly showcasing...

The text explores the purpose of rabbinic law and its relationship to biblical text through a narrative involving Rabbi David calming threatening waters thro...

Jean-Pierre Melville, a prominent filmmaker, faced a devastating fire in his Paris studio during the filming of "The Samoura" in 1967. Melville, known for hi...

The text examines the story of the Binding of Isaac from the perspective of whether Abraham failed the test imposed by God. It highlights Abraham's repeated ...

The text discusses how Zionism played a role in reviving the tradition of using etrogim (citrons) in America. Initially, there were challenges in acquiring e...

During the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a Jewish woman named Babatha fled Ein Gedi but perished, leaving behind a satchel containing various legal documents. These doc...

"The Patriots" by Sana Krasikov is a novel that follows the life of Florence Fein, an American Jew who moves to the USSR seeking a just society but ends up d...

Heinrich Heine's prophetic statement, "Where they have burned books, they will end up burning people," is now engraved on the Bibliotek memorial in Berlin, c...

Micah Goodman's book "Catch 67: The Ideas Behind the Controversy Tearing Israel Apart" delves into the complexities surrounding Israel's control of territori...

Joseph Sss Oppenheimer, a court Jew in 18th-century Germany, faced a tumultuous rise and fall that culminated in a trial and execution in 1737-1738. Yair Min...

In "Leaving the Jewish Fold: Conversion and Radical Assimilation in Modern Jewish History" by Todd Endelman, the discussion revolves around figures like Card...

Hans Kohn, a prominent figure in Zionism and nationalism studies, led a remarkable life from pre-World War I Prague to Cold War America. His journey encompas...

In the 11th century, a Jewish man from Afghanistan named Yair faced personal and financial struggles, seeking advice from his family's patriarch and brother-...

Oktoberfest, the iconic German beer festival, has a lesser-known Jewish heritage. Prior to WWII, German Jews were instrumental in building the country's beer...

Dr. Brian Dolbert, an assistant professor of communication at California State University, San Marcos, presents his book "Media and Culture in the US Jewish ...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into diverse Jewish and broader cultural themes, exploring personal narratives of identity and belonging. Featured discussi...

In this episode, Eli Koaz and Noa Schusterman discuss the book "The Last Palestinian: The Rise and Reign of Mahmoud Abbas" with its co-authors Grant Rumley a...

Marco Greenberg shares a poignant reflection on his friend, Danny Lewin, a hero of 9/11, killed while attempting to thwart hijackers on American Airlines fli...

In this episode, the focus is on the importance of allies and supporters in advocating for marginalized communities. Jewish guest Brooke Kroeger discusses ho...

In this episode, author Brooke Kroeger discusses her book 'The Suffragents,' exploring how men supported women's suffrage movements, while Thorsten Wagner, t...

Omer Bartov, a historian at Brown University, presents insights from his upcoming book, "Anatomy of Genocide: The Life and Death of a Town Called Buczacz," f...

Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, in a sermon on the 150th anniversary of the United States Constitution, praised America for having a government structure that resists...

Kathy Zuckerman, known as Gidget, worked as an Ambassador of Aloha at a Hawaiian-themed restaurant in Malibu, embodying the beachy, tropical vibe reminiscent...

In his article "On the Irrelevance of Biblical Criticism," Jerome Marcus challenges the approach of biblical criticism, arguing that it leads to a shallow re...

An Israeli legal NGO, Shurat HaDin-Israel Law Center, is urging New York City to remove statues honoring Peter Stuyvesant, citing his racist history targetin...

Dr. Ethan Katz discusses his book "The Burdens of Brotherhood: Jews and Muslims from North Africa to France" which explores the complex relationship between ...

The text discusses the historical context of antifascist movements in America, focusing on the contributions of early antifas in the 1920s like Carlo Tresca,...

The author, through exploring family memorabilia and historical documents, uncovers the story of their Sephardic great-great-grandmother, Rivca Alhadeff, who...

The text discusses the ongoing debate surrounding statues of individuals with a history of oppressing specific groups, particularly focusing on monuments to ...

Professor Cathie Carmichael from the University of East Anglia discussed the political turmoil in the Balkans before World War I during an international work...

The article discusses the historical and contemporary silence of Orthodox Judaism in addressing social justice issues, particularly in the context of the Cha...

During the aftermath of the Holocaust, the story of cultural preservation emerges from the ruins of the Warsaw Ghetto as Polish researchers uncover the hidde...

The text discusses the Summer of Love in San Francisco 50 years ago, with a focus on the author's experiences in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood as a young m...

"Mrs. Herskovitz's Kimono" explores the interconnectedness of history and personal identity through the lens of the author's father's and father-in-law's war...

The article delves into how the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple in 70 CE remains a pivotal yet often underestimated event in shaping Jewish id...

In the discussion of how Halakhah changes from traditional practices to contemporary adjustments, the focus is on the evolution of Tisha be-Av observances, p...

The text reflects on the enduring significance of Tisha B'Av, highlighting how the destruction of the Temple and the mourning rituals bring forth memories of...

Tisha B'Av, a day commemorating the destruction of the Temple, prompts reflections on Jewish unity and division. While traditionally linked to senseless hatr...

A recent exhibition in the Vatican showcased a prominent display of a gold menorah as a symbol of Judaism, highlighting the cooperation between the Vatican a...

Professor Hasia Diner, a prominent historian of Jewish-American history, delves into her latest book, "Roads Taken: The Great Jewish Migration to the New Wor...

This episode delves into Israel's proposed amendment to the Jerusalem bill and its implications, alongside the ongoing unrest on the Temple Mount. Lior Schil...

Fusion GPS, a Washington-based research firm founded by former journalists Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch, has been involved in generating news, opposition ...