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In New York's Riverside Park near 83rd Street lies a small black plaque marking the intended site for the American Memorial to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and...

A discussion on Professor Shmuel Klein's thesis proposing the Jewish origins of the Bordeaux Itinerary, a 4th-century journey to the Land of Israel.

The episode discusses recent protests across major U.S. cities where pro-Hamas rhetoric has escalated to alarming levels, reminiscent of the 1960s radical mo...

In "Brighton Beach Bible," artist Joel Silverstein reimagines the Exodus story within the backdrop of Coney Island and Brighton Beach, drawing parallels betw...

Avi Shlaim's discussion of the exodus of Iraqi Jews sheds light on the abrupt dissolution of Jewish life in Iraq following the establishment of Israel, which...

Onions have a rich history and significance in Jewish culture and cuisine. They have been cultivated for thousands of years, with various health benefits and...

The text reflects on the enduring relevance of George Orwell's work, particularly his journalistic integrity and clear, urgent writing style which continues ...

In this piece, Mark Charendoff reflects on the concept of history as explored by Francis Fukuyama's "The End of History?" and its relevance to current events...

The article reflects on Francis Fukuyama's idea of the "end of history" as the final evolution to liberal democracy, which has been challenged by recent even...

Edmund Wilson, a prominent literary critic, delved into the study of Hebrew in the 1950s, merging his familial connections to Presbyterian and scholarly trad...

The essay discusses how current struggles involving Israel and Jews are often reflections of broader societal challenges faced by Western nations, drawing pa...

The essay reflects on Israel's historical resilience amid challenges, drawing parallels to the Yom Kippur War and current events, stressing the importance of...

Literary scholar Saree Makdisi delves into Zionism's denial tactics, imperial racial logics, and the potential for coexistence. He criticizes the suppression...

Kratsborsht is a traditional Ashkenazi dish made from the sperm of a mature male herring and served with herring, bread, and potatoes. The dish has a long hi...

Reflecting on the cultural aftermath of OJ Simpson's trial, the podcast explores how it shifted public perception of justice, race, and media spectacle in Am...

Martin Goodman, in his book "Herod the Great: Jewish King in a Roman World," dismantles the Christian myth surrounding King Herod and sheds light on the hist...

Czechia offers more than just Prague as a travel destination, with cities like Brno and Olomouc providing rich cultural heritage, architectural gems, and sig...

Juan Gelman, a renowned Latin American poet, was a Yiddish speaker known for his leftist views that opposed Argentina's military dictatorship. Forced into ex...

The 92nd Street Y, a Jewish cultural institution in New York, was founded in 1874 as the Young Mens Hebrew Association and has since become a prominent venue...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores how perception of reality varies among individuals and cultures by examining the appeal of blessings from rabbis and the wid...

Doikayt, a concept originating from the Jewish socialist movement, the Bund, emphasizes the importance of being rooted and at home where one currently reside...

The text discusses a personal journey to Poland, guided by reflections on the poet Irena Klepfisz and the complexity of Jewish history and identity. Through ...

The text delves into a reflective journey to Poland, exploring Jewish heritage and identity through the lens of poet Irena Klepfisz. The narrator's connectio...

The text discusses the need for Israel and the Jewish community to adapt to a changing world. It highlights shifts in perception, such as the evolution of th...

The article highlights the historical alliance between Blacks and Jews in promoting human rights and their shared love for jazz, focusing on the relationship...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the diverse perspectives on what constitutes victory in the ongoing Israeli conflict with Hamas, highlighting ...

The text discusses the emotional and historical significance of the Israeli slogan "Ein Li Eretz Acheret, I have no other country," highlighting the fact tha...

The text discusses the pattern of mysterious deaths, known as Sudden Russian Death Syndrome (SRDS), involving individuals critical of Russian President Vladi...

Abraham Wyner, a data scientist at the Wharton School, critiques the casualty figures reported by the Gaza Health Ministry, especially the breakdown of civil...

In the early 1970s, New York poets Lewis Warsh and David Rosenberg discussed the French surrealist Robert Desnos and his book "Night of Loveless Nights," hig...

In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro lies a clandestine Jewish community in Arusha, Tanzania, led by Yehudah Kahalani, dedicated to keeping their Jewish identi...

The text discusses the perspective of Israel's actions in war and highlights Congressman Ritchie Torres as a profile in courage for his stance on the Israeli...

Israeli media coverage of the ongoing Gaza war focused on the somber six-month anniversary of the conflict, featuring stories of loss, grief, and criticism o...

The National Library of Israel recently hosted a conference focused on documenting the events of Oct. 7 and the subsequent war in response to concerns of atr...

Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" features a track titled "Leviis Jeans," paying homage to the iconic American brand founded by Jewish immigrant Levi Strau...

The podcast discusses the ramifications of the October 7th attack on Israel, questioning the validity of the Jewish nation-state model and considering potent...

Deborah Zoe Laufer's play "The Last Yiddish Speaker" presents a dystopian world where a Christian Nationalist surveillance state targets Jews, gays, and wome...

In a reflection on Jewish communities and tendencies towards change, the author recounts an encounter in Rome where a young Roman Jew expressed dissatisfacti...

The author reflects on her father's ability to evade death multiple times and contemplates the inevitability of losing loved ones as they age. Drawing a para...

The 1924 Johnson-Reed Act, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, set quotas on immigrants' countries of origin and excluded Asians, impacting Jewish migration...

The essay discusses the concept of innocence regarding Palestinians in the context of their involvement in violence against Israelis. It emphasizes that in l...

Bradley Tusk, a political strategist and corporate fixer, pays tribute to his Jewish heritage through P&T Knitwear, a unique NYC-centric bookstore in the Low...

The video discusses the story of Elisha Lowenstern, a scholar who died in Gaza with a book by his side, as shared by his wife, Hadas Lowenstern.

Bill Veeck, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, made a profound impact on the author, who worked as an orthopedic consultant for the team from 1976 to 1981. ...

This YouTube video delves into the complex history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1914 to 1918.

In a series of discussions on anti-Judaism using various texts, the unique characteristics and historical roots of hatred towards Jews were explored. The key...

During the rise of Donald Trump, parallels were drawn by some observers between his political tactics and the nationalism of Slobodan Miloevi, the leader res...

Nick Rubins became the first Jewish high sheriff of Nottinghamshire, an ancient office known from the legends of Robin Hood, and was sworn in at his local sy...

Israel has been supplying weapons to Azerbaijan, contributing to its military actions against the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. Despite similarities ...

This episode explores the complexities of historical methodology and chronicles the unresolved machlokes between R' Avrohom Kalisker and the Baal HaTanya, fo...