JTA
How these 29 last names became a cheat code for researchers surveying American Jews
3 Apr 2024
Ira Sheskin, a renowned American Jewish demographer, developed a technique using 29 distinctive Jewish last names to identify Jewish populations in surveys, ...
3 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Magic potions old and new to keep you young
3 Apr 2024
Jewish women in the Renaissance era played a significant role in formulating cosmetics, creating advanced products such as anti-wrinkle creams and SPFs, ofte...
3 Apr 2024
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: A legendary Washington hostess and peacemaker, and an Israeli champion of civil rights
3 Apr 2024
Esther Coopersmith, a prominent Washington hostess and diplomat, passed away at the age of 94. She played a role in fostering peace between Egypt and Israel ...
3 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
More than a history lesson: Reflections from a campus tour
3 Apr 2024
Manashe Khaimov reflects on his personal journey as a Jewish immigrant from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, highlighting the historical and cultural richness of Sepha...
3 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
More than a history lesson: Reflections from a campus tour
3 Apr 2024
The text reflects the experiences of a Jewish individual from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of Sephardic and Mi...
3 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
From the river to the sea, do not try to gaslight me.
3 Apr 2024
The discussion revolves around the controversial phrase "From the river to the sea" and its implications regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine....
3 Apr 2024
Kveller
Michael Douglas Says He Feels ‘More Connected to Judaism Than Ever’
2 Apr 2024
Actor Michael Douglas expresses a deepening spiritual and religious connection to Judaism, sharing insights on his Jewish heritage, particularly tracing back...
2 Apr 2024
Jewish Action
Natan Sharansky: On Pesach and Freedom
2 Apr 2024
Natan Sharansky, a former refusenik and political figure, shares his experiences of imprisonment and ultimate release from the Soviet Union, focusing on the ...
2 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Save the date – the top things to do in the UK in 2024
2 Apr 2024
In 2024, the UK offers various exciting cultural and historical experiences to explore. The National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary with exhibition...
2 Apr 2024
Forward
The secret Jewish history of Tax Day
1 Apr 2024
The concept of taxation has deep roots in Jewish history, stemming from the biblical practice of tithing, wherein individuals gave a portion of their income ...
1 Apr 2024
JTA
Maurice El Medioni, Algerian Jewish pianist revered among Jews and Muslims, dies at 95
1 Apr 2024
Maurice El Medioni, a renowned Algerian Jewish pianist, passed away at 95, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that bridged Jewish and Muslim communities. B...
1 Apr 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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Israel/Palestine: A Gaze From Below
1 Apr 2024
Dr. Dafna Hirsch explores the interconnected histories of Jewish and Palestinian societies, arguing that one cannot be fully understood without the other. He...
1 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
When will Jews know that it is time to go?
1 Apr 2024
The essay discusses the historical acceptance of Jews among Protestants, the risks Jews face amid societal changes, and the issue of assimilation in America....
1 Apr 2024
JTA
Growing up Jewish on the Upper West Side ‘when housing was a human right’
31 Mar 2024
Jennifer Baum reflects on growing up Jewish on the Upper West Side in a Mitchell-Lama building, which offered middle-income housing in NYC from the 1950s unt...
31 Mar 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Ask Hard Questions! Channel members only, please.
30 Mar 2024
The video invites channel members to submit questions for a livestream discussion, with recommendations for further reading and information on online courses...
30 Mar 2024
JTA
In the Spanish town of León, locals toast Easter with a ‘Kill Jews’ cocktail
29 Mar 2024
In the town of Len in Spain during Holy Week, locals celebrate with a traditional cocktail called limonada, jokingly referred to as "Kill Jews," a phrase roo...
29 Mar 2024
JTA
On the first anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s arrest, Biden says his detention will ‘cost’ Russia
29 Mar 2024
Joe Biden marked the first anniversary of American journalist Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detention in Russia, promising to continue imposing costs on Russia...
29 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
What Palestinian ‘Resistance’ Actually Means
29 Mar 2024
The text explores the historical roots of Muslim hostility towards Jews, citing events like the Battle of Khaybar in 628 CE as well as more recent instances ...
29 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 265
29 Mar 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 265 tests knowledge on Jewish topics such as the destruction of the Second Bet Hamikdash by the Romans, Israel's second Prime Minister (Mos...
29 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Tzav
29 Mar 2024
Parashat Tzav discusses the rituals of sacrifices conducted by priests at the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and passion in...
29 Mar 2024
Tablet
The Miracle of ‘Ben-Hur,’ Hollywood’s Tastiest Christo-Zionist Epic
29 Mar 2024
"Ben-Hur" is an iconic tale that has transcended various forms of media throughout history, originating in a novel by General Lew Wallace in 1880 and achievi...
29 Mar 2024
Kveller
Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Lets Jewish People Be the Heroes of Their Holocaust Story
28 Mar 2024
"Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' shifts the focus to Jewish protagonists in a Holocaust narrative, deviating from the common portrayal of non-Jewish heroes i...
28 Mar 2024
JTA
A Jewish grandmother’s Coney Island memories inspire a new album by her composer grandson
28 Mar 2024
Composer Alex Weiser draws inspiration from his Jewish grandmother's memories of 1930s Coney Island to create his new Yiddish and English album, "in a dark b...
28 Mar 2024
Kveller
A Guide to the Characters of Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’
28 Mar 2024
"We Were the Lucky Ones" on Hulu features a large ensemble cast with a focus on the Kurc family in 1938 Poland. The patriarch, Sol Kurc, is reluctant to leav...
28 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why Merthyr Tydfil is rallying behind its once-abandoned synagogue
28 Mar 2024
The town of Merthyr Tydfil, once a thriving industrial hub in Wales, is now undergoing a revitalization effort centered around its abandoned synagogue, being...
28 Mar 2024
Unpacked
Did the USSR Invent Palestinian Nationalism? | Explained
27 Mar 2024
This video explores the involvement of the USSR in funding Palestinian leaders during the Cold War era, delving into the reasons behind their support and its...
27 Mar 2024
Ami
Site Unseen // (A little) progress at The Time
27 Mar 2024
The author discusses the challenges faced by The New York Times in accurately portraying the significance of the Temple Mount in Judaism. The writer criticiz...
27 Mar 2024
Forward
Why was Emma Goldman arrested at the Forward in 1916? Blame a law cited by the Supreme Court Tuesday
26 Mar 2024
Emma Goldman, a prominent Jewish anarchist, was arrested at the Forward Building in 1916 for speaking about birth control, a subject deemed illegal under the...
26 Mar 2024
Mishpacha
Poisonous Politics
26 Mar 2024
The article explores the historical use of poisoning as a political weapon, emphasizing its long and secretive history as a means to eliminate enemies. It de...
26 Mar 2024
Forward
Could a Jewish voice from a previous century be a prophet for our times?
26 Mar 2024
Aaron David Gordon, a figure from a previous century, is reconsidered in contemporary times by Tel Aviv University professor Yuval Jobani in a new book. Whil...
26 Mar 2024
Adventures in Jewish Studies
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Introducing the AJS Critical Sources Podcast
26 Mar 2024
The AJS Critical Sources Podcast, a new addition to the Adventures in Jewish Studies lineup, features Jewish studies scholars delving into significant source...
26 Mar 2024
JTA
The Borscht Belt is burning: In the Catskills, abandoned resorts keep catching fire
26 Mar 2024
Abandoned resorts in the Catskills, once part of the famed Borscht Belt catering to Jewish clientele, are repeatedly catching fire, sparking grief and concer...
26 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Facing the past: Amsterdam's new Holocaust Museum
26 Mar 2024
The National Holocaust Museum has opened in Amsterdam, almost 80 years after the Netherlands was liberated from German occupation. Housed in the former teach...
26 Mar 2024
Forward
Historic synagogue in Brooklyn, home to Hebrew Israelites for half a century, set for demolition
25 Mar 2024
Congregation Bnai Adath Kol Beth Yisrael, a Hebrew Israelite congregation in Brooklyn, saw their historic synagogue, vacant since a 2017 fire, demolished aft...
25 Mar 2024
Jewish Lives
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HENRIETTA SZOLD
25 Mar 2024
Henrietta Szold (1860-1945) is celebrated for founding Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, which achieved remarkable success among Zionist...
25 Mar 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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The Prophet: On Judah Magnes' Politics and Theology
25 Mar 2024
Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky discusses the complex and often contradictory figure of Judah Magnes, a Reform rabbi and Zionist who championed a vision of binati...
25 Mar 2024
Tablet
Jewish Foreskins, Black Masks
25 Mar 2024
"The Rebels Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon" by Adam Shatz delves into the remarkable life of Frantz Fanon, exploring his journey from a medi...
25 Mar 2024
Unpacked
Why was modern day Israel previously called Palestine? #israel #palestine #history
24 Mar 2024
Exploring the historical reasons behind why modern-day Israel was previously called Palestine and its inhabitants referred to as Palestinians, including Jews.
24 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
'Everyone condemns us, and not Hamas, of committing genocide.'
23 Mar 2024
The essay, written by Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the United States, discusses the feeling of loneliness experienced by many Jews in the fac...
23 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
Robert Einstein’s Suicide
22 Mar 2024
Robert Einstein, a cousin of Albert Einstein, faced tragedy during World War II when his family was brutally murdered by Nazis at their villa in Italy. Despi...
22 Mar 2024
JTA
IDF is investigating after troops kill Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfather, who rescued Jews
22 Mar 2024
The Israeli military is investigating after reservist soldiers shot and killed David Ben Avraham, a Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfa...
22 Mar 2024
Jewschool
Ahasuerus’s Clothes
22 Mar 2024
The article explores the midrashic interpretation of King Ahasuerus wearing the Jewish priestly garments during his banquet in the Book of Esther. This act i...
22 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
It would be wonderful if Muslims remembered Jerusalem’s significance to Jews
22 Mar 2024
The text explores the evolving significance of Jerusalem in Islam, highlighting its transition from apparent insignificance to utmost importance and its conn...
22 Mar 2024
Jewdicious
All That We Can't Leave Behind
22 Mar 2024
The text explores the theme of intergenerational trauma stemming from the Holocaust and its impact on descendants, as seen in recent works of fiction like Co...
22 Mar 2024
Creative Judaism
RADIO in the TALMUD? | Parshah Rabbit Hole ep.24 (Vayikra)
22 Mar 2024
Exploring a potential mention of radio waves in the Talmud leads to a discussion on gremlins in this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole, touching on a Purim Tech...
22 Mar 2024
JTA
Martin Greenfield, Auschwitz survivor and master tailor to American presidents, dies at 95
21 Mar 2024
Martin Greenfield, an Auschwitz survivor who worked as a tailor in the concentration camp, passed away at the age of 95. Greenfield found solace and a new st...
21 Mar 2024
Jewschool
Discarding Haman’s Garb: Refusing the Roles of Empire
21 Mar 2024
The essay "Discarding Haman's Garb: Refusing the Roles of Empire" discusses Purim through a critical lens, highlighting how Haman, representing the threat to...
21 Mar 2024
Moment
Interview | Franklin Foer on the Golden Age of American Jews
21 Mar 2024
Franklin Foer, a writer for The Atlantic, discusses rising antisemitism affecting American Jews from both the left and the right in his article "The Golden A...
21 Mar 2024
Forward
The internet’s Kate Middleton obsession may have revealed an unsavory Jewish secret
21 Mar 2024
Amid the speculation surrounding Kate Middleton's disappearance, a connection has emerged between Prince William's alleged mistress, Rose Hanbury, and the Je...
21 Mar 2024
JTA
The mystery of Kate Middleton’s disappearance casts a spotlight on Jewish Sassoon family’s Chinese history
21 Mar 2024
The disappearance of Kate Middleton has sparked online theories linking her to Prince William's alleged affair with Rose Hanbury, whose husband David Cholmon...
21 Mar 2024