Tablet
Saul Steinberg’s Beach House
10 May 2024
Saul Steinberg, a Romanian architecture student and cartoonist, found himself interned in Villa Tonelli, Italy during the early 1940s under fascist rule, fac...
10 May 2024
Jewish Currents
Reviving the Language of Empire - Aziz Rana on revisiting the anti-imperialism of the 1960s and ’70s amid the return of left internationalism.
9 May 2024
Aziz Rana discusses revisiting the anti-imperialism of the 1960s and 70s amidst the resurgence of left internationalism. He challenges the idea that the radi...
9 May 2024
Forward
RFK Jr.’s brain worm has a Talmudic history — and may be a punishment for eating pork
9 May 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, shared in a deposition that a brain worm caused his memory loss, likely from a pork tapeworm, possibly a consequenc...
9 May 2024
Menschwarmers
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The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park
9 May 2024
Rickwood Field, the oldest standing professional baseball park in the USA, will host a historic MLB game commemorating Juneteenth in 2024, featuring a deep d...
9 May 2024
Menschwarmers
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The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park
9 May 2024
Rickwood Field, the oldest professional baseball field in the U.S., will host a Major League Baseball game to commemorate its history with the Negro leagues ...
9 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Made In England review: an ode to the art of making great films
9 May 2024
This documentary tribute, "Made In England," sheds light on the often overlooked fact that one half of the renowned British filmmaking duo Powell and Pressbu...
9 May 2024
Moment
Interview | Aviva Kempner’s ‘A Pocketful of Miracles’
9 May 2024
Aviva Kempner's latest documentary, "A Pocketful of Miracles: A Tale of Two Siblings," delves into the stories of her mother, Helen, and uncle, David, who su...
9 May 2024
Two Nice Jewish Boys
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#351 - Decoding Deceit: An NSA Whistleblower’s Tale of Treachery and Tragedy (Bruce Brill)
9 May 2024
Bruce Brill shares his experiences as an NSA analyst during the Yom Kippur War, revealing how miscommunication and potential anti-Semitism within intelligenc...
9 May 2024
Tablet
Why We Worry
9 May 2024
This text delves into the theme of worry among Jewish mothers, exploring the roots and reasons behind this common characteristic. It highlights personal stor...
9 May 2024
Hadassah
Fresh Meaning and Raw Memory
8 May 2024
Hadassah Medical Organization staff members exemplified heroism by aiding terror attack victims in Jerusalem, reflecting the ongoing cycle of calm and violen...
8 May 2024
Kveller
All the Jewish TV to Watch in May 2024
8 May 2024
In May 2024, several Jewish-themed TV shows and specials are premiering on various streaming platforms. Highlights include "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a Ho...
8 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Ancient barbecues and other tasty morsels of archaeology
8 May 2024
In "Here Before Us" by Ran Barkai and Eyal Halfon, the authors explore the ancient tradition of barbecuing in the region, dating back as far as 400,000 years...
8 May 2024
JTA
Congress cancels hearing on George Washington U protests after police clear encampment and arrest demonstrators
8 May 2024
Police in Washington, D.C. cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment from George Washington University, arresting 33 people before a Congressional hearing that wa...
8 May 2024
Unpacked
How Did a Jewish South Bronx Gang Leader Shape Hip Hop? | Explained
8 May 2024
A video detailing how Jewish South Bronx gang leader Benjamin Melendez, also known as "Yellow Benjy," through acts of service and commitment to peace, played...
8 May 2024
Future of Jewish
Debate: Who decides who gets to be a Zionist?
8 May 2024
In a debate featured on the Future of Jewish platform, David Matlow, a Toronto-based individual known for his extensive Theodor Herzl memorabilia collection ...
8 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
An Isle of Man holiday: discover the place of legends
8 May 2024
The Isle of Man, often overlooked as a holiday destination, offers a unique experience with a rich history spanning 10,000 years, including Jewish internment...
8 May 2024
JTA
A new dark comedy asks a serious question: Was Bulgaria’s King Boris III a friend or a foe of the Jews?
7 May 2024
A new dark comedy play explores the complex relationship between Bulgaria's King Boris III and the Jewish population in his country during World War II. Desp...
7 May 2024
JTA
Jews from Arab lands are the missing piece of the Israeli-Palestinian discourse
7 May 2024
The author reflects on the overlooked history of Jews from Arab lands, emphasizing their expulsion and trauma in 1948, which is often omitted in discussions ...
7 May 2024
Mishpacha
Fallout: Chapter 48
7 May 2024
In Chapter 48 of Fallout, set in October 1964, Mutty finds himself amidst the chaotic backdrop of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in San Francisco. As he nav...
7 May 2024
Mishpacha
One Fate
7 May 2024
The text reflects on the shared fate and historical struggles of the Jewish people, drawing parallels between the horrors of Auschwitz and the ongoing threat...
7 May 2024
Hadassah
Yizkor Books Offer Genealogical Breadcrumbs
7 May 2024
Yizkor books, compiled by survivors after WWII, serve as crucial documents of pre-war Jewish life and the Holocaust, containing firsthand accounts and vital ...
7 May 2024
Between The Lines
When Yizkor Tells A Story
6 May 2024
Theodore Steinberg reflects on the significance of Yizkor Books, which are collections of essays and photographs created by Jewish landsmanshaftn to remember...
6 May 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah
6 May 2024
Marsha Lederman reflects on the impact of being the child of Holocaust survivors and how she navigates Yom HaShoah, finding solace in community. Her book, 'K...
6 May 2024
Hadassah
They Also Served
6 May 2024
The National Museum of American Jewish Military History in Washington, D.C., showcases the vital role Jews have played in the American military from colonial...
6 May 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
This is how close I was to being taken out by Mengele to be killed
6 May 2024
Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his incredible story of survival during the Holocaust, narrowly escaping being selected by the notorious Nazi doctor Josef Mengele fo...
6 May 2024
Future of Jewish
A 'Never Again' Exercise — Again
6 May 2024
The text discusses the evolution of the slogan "Never Again" in Jewish history, originally inspired by the heroic resistance at Masada before becoming associ...
6 May 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Kamp Vught: David Koker’s Netherlands
6 May 2024
David Koker, a young poet and translator, arrived with his family at Kamp Vught, a Dutch concentration camp, in 1943 during WWII. His diary, "Diary Written i...
6 May 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
In Living Memory - Dr. Arnold Clevs Recounts His Unforgettable Story of Surviving The Holocaust
6 May 2024
Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his powerful story of surviving the Holocaust, recounting the horrors of 11 Nazi concentration camps and his journey to making aliyah...
6 May 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This Canadian Holocaust survivor’s ‘ordinary’ life included blowing up Nazi trains and fighting a wolf
6 May 2024
Bernard Pinsky shares his father's incredible story of survival as a Jewish partisan during the Holocaust and his subsequent life in Canada, reflecting on th...
6 May 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This Canadian Holocaust survivor’s ‘ordinary’ life included blowing up Nazi trains and fighting a wolf
6 May 2024
Rubin Pinsky's extraordinary life as a Jewish partisan, which included sabotaging Nazi operations and surviving harsh conditions in Poland's forests, is vivi...
6 May 2024
JTA
With talks at an impasse, Hamas and Israel trade deadly fire as Israel signals it’s ready to invade Rafah
6 May 2024
Amid stalled negotiations, Hamas and Israel exchanged deadly fire in Rafah, with Hamas rocket fire killing three Israeli soldiers and Israel responding by cl...
6 May 2024
Tablet
Genocide Enablers
6 May 2024
The text discusses the United Nations' failures in preventing genocides, highlighting its inaction during the Rwandan genocide and its ongoing mistreatment o...
6 May 2024
Tablet
Those Who Escaped, and Those Who Remained
6 May 2024
During the tumultuous period of World War II, many Hasidic rebbes and their followers faced difficult choices between staying in their communities or fleeing...
6 May 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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#189 - October 7th, The Holocaust, Heroism, & Korchak
5 May 2024
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein examines the complexities of comparing modern atrocities with historical tragedies like the Holocaust and discusses whether such even...
5 May 2024
Forward
An inspiring video honoring the Warsaw Ghetto fighters
5 May 2024
A video from a Yom Hashoah event in New York City honors the Warsaw Ghetto fighters and commemorates the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis. The event, o...
5 May 2024
Forward
This 100-year-old Jewish activist is speaking up again — this time about Gaza
4 May 2024
Jules Rabin, a 100-year-old Jewish activist from Vermont, protested the war in Gaza on his 100th birthday, drawing parallels between the Palestinians' situat...
4 May 2024
Kveller
Michael Aloni Brought His Mother’s Polish Lullaby to ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’
3 May 2024
Michael Aloni, known for his roles in Shtisel and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, discusses his experiences in the series "We Were the Lucky Ones." Aloni shar...
3 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Chaim Wiezmann: ‘I am now convinced that without him there would be no state of Israel’
3 May 2024
Chaim Weizmann, a brilliant chemist and key figure in the founding of Israel, is often overlooked compared to Herzl and Ben-Gurion. A new biography by Jehuda...
3 May 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Let’s stop wagging our fingers at each other and start working together
3 May 2024
Amidst ongoing debates of American Jews criticizing Israel, the historical backdrop of internal Jewish disagreements, from ancient times to modern conflicts,...
3 May 2024
Jewish Currents
Campus in Crisis -
3 May 2024
The comic "Put Up, Take Down" by Solomon Brager portrays a hostage poster diary, highlighting the theme of a campus in crisis. Through the illustrations, Bra...
3 May 2024
Kveller
Peacock’s ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Is a Love Story Set in the Darkest of Places
2 May 2024
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a TV series based on a bestselling novel, telling the story of Lali Sokolov in Auschwitz, particularly his love with Gita Fur...
2 May 2024
Jewish Lives
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HEROD THE GREAT
2 May 2024
Herod the Great, a Jewish king in a Roman world, is portrayed as a complex figure who navigated political triumphs and personal tragedies during a tumultuous...
2 May 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Ashes & Dust” Edition
2 May 2024
Addressing Holocaust Remembrance Day, the podcast investigates Israel's historical journey to reckon with the Holocaust, highlighting cultural and societal s...
2 May 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Suella Braverman Slaps Down Iran-Sponsored Terror Networks
2 May 2024
Suella Braverman discusses Iran's Iran-sponsored terror networks and the attack on October 7 during a special personal solidarity visit on the State of a Nat...
2 May 2024
Jewdicious
Antisemitism → Jewish Strength
2 May 2024
Antisemitism has deep historical roots that have evolved over time, with Jews facing persecution and discrimination across different regions. Theodor Herzl, ...
2 May 2024
Forward
How Jewish literature and activism shaped the work of Paul Auster
2 May 2024
Paul Auster, a celebrated author who recently passed away, was heavily influenced by Jewish literature and family heritage throughout his works, drawing insp...
2 May 2024
Lilith
Fiction: Dayan
1 May 2024
The story "Dayan" is a poignant tale set in a desert village where an elderly woman named Dayan prepares her daughter Malka and grandchildren for an unknown ...
1 May 2024
Moment
Verdi’s Nabucco in the Aftermath of October 7
1 May 2024
The article discusses the impact of Verdi's opera "Nabucco" in the aftermath of a significant event that occurred on October 7th. It suggests that the opera'...
1 May 2024
Forward
Paul Auster, who wrote himself into his bestselling work, dies at 77
1 May 2024
Renowned writer Paul Auster, known for his innovative blend of form, genre, and autofiction, passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from lung canc...
1 May 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Massacre survivor: This is the Apocalypse
1 May 2024
Lahav Deri shares his harrowing experience of surviving the Nova massacre in a video discussing the aftermath of the tragic event.
1 May 2024