Jewish Chronicle
Despite it all, modern Britain remains one of the best places for Jews to live in history
16 May 2024
The text reflects on the current situation of Jews in Britain, drawing parallels to historical warnings about rising antisemitism. Despite acknowledging a ri...
16 May 2024
Forward
A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate
16 May 2024
The writer's encounter with a license plate bearing the Yiddish word "doikayt" prompts a reflection on the concept originating from the Jewish Labor Bund, em...
16 May 2024
Forward
A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate
16 May 2024
A Jewish woman in Oakland is surprised to see the Yiddish word "doikayt" on a license plate, symbolizing the ideology of Jews thriving wherever they are, opp...
16 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
This children’s author puts Israel centre stage – in a positive way
15 May 2024
Erica Lyons, a children's author and history enthusiast, gained unexpected recognition for putting Israel in a positive light through her books. While her wo...
15 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Cafe nostalgia: the coffeehouses that tell Europe’s story
15 May 2024
The European cafe has been a hub for intellectuals and revolutionaries since the 17th century, with a strong historical tie between Jews and cafe culture hig...
15 May 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – America
15 May 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the U.S. decision to pause a bomb shipment to Israel, examining its implications for Israel's military and psy...
15 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A tale of two cities
15 May 2024
The article highlights the rich Jewish heritage and history present in Lithuania, particularly in Vilnius and Kaunas. In Vilnius, a new museum showcases the ...
15 May 2024
Ami
U.S. Cuts Off Weapons to Israel // It’s Not the First Time
15 May 2024
President Biden's recent decision to block some weapons shipments to Israel is not unprecedented, as five of his predecessors had also withheld arms from Isr...
15 May 2024
Tablet
Columbia’s Jewish Commencement
15 May 2024
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a commencement oration in Hebrew at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, und...
15 May 2024
Tablet
Columbia’s Jewish Commencement
15 May 2024
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a significant Hebrew commencement oration at St. Paul's Church in Manha...
15 May 2024
Forward
The 1964 Venice Biennale was a landmark in art history — was it rigged?
14 May 2024
In 1964, the U.S. sought to combat Communism by making a significant impact at the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art exhibition. Led by Alan Solomon and L...
14 May 2024
Kveller
That Time Barbra Streisand Sang ‘Hatikvah’ to Golda Meir
14 May 2024
In 1978, Barbra Streisand sang Hatikvah to former Prime Minister Golda Meir during an Independence Day event, with the two women sharing a video conversation...
14 May 2024
Mishpacha
Eighty-Five Years in the Making
14 May 2024
Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat, defied orders from Tokyo in 1940 by issuing over 2,000 visas to Lithuanian Jews fleeing the Nazis, including the writer...
14 May 2024
18forty
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Zev Eleff: Is This the End of American Judaism? [Denominations 1/5]
14 May 2024
Zev Eleff elucidates the historical roots and ideological developments of Jewish denominations in America, arguing that they should be understood as movement...
14 May 2024
Tablet
Cousins
14 May 2024
The text discusses the close relationship between the author and his cousin Bernie, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. Bernie, a WWII veteran and fo...
14 May 2024
Tablet
The Legacy of the Maalot Massacre
14 May 2024
The Maalot Massacre that took place 50 years ago continues to haunt communities in Tzfat and Maalot, with various memorials and places bearing witness to the...
14 May 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Worthy of Celebration
13 May 2024
Despite facing current challenges such as ongoing wars, global animosity towards Israel, and hostages still in captivity, the significance of celebrating Yom...
13 May 2024
Forward
This Yom Ha’atzmaut, we need the humility to question Israel’s future
13 May 2024
On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Is...
13 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Israel can be proud as a nation that dwells apart from what is wrong, acting for the good
13 May 2024
The text discusses the juxtaposition of celebrating Israel Independence Day with the ongoing battle against Hamas and the historic and contemporary struggles...
13 May 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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Israel-Hamas War, 7 Months On
13 May 2024
The episode discusses the complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the political landscape in Israel and the influence of exter...
13 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
We must mobilise again to save Bevis Marks
13 May 2024
Bevis Marks Synagogue, established in East London by Dutch Sephardi Jews after their return to Britain, is a cornerstone of Anglo-Jewish history and a testam...
13 May 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Historical Background to the Israel-Gaza Conflict
12 May 2024
This YouTube video provides a historical background to the Israel-Gaza conflict as part of a webinar series by Project Witness.
12 May 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Nobody can go through those tunnels and come back the same person’: IDF veterans speak on Yom ha-Zikaron
12 May 2024
Toronto veterans of the Yom Kippur War reflect on their wartime experiences, emphasizing the lasting psychological impact of combat. They draw parallels to t...
12 May 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Nobody can go through those tunnels and come back the same person’: IDF veterans speak on Yom ha-Zikaron
12 May 2024
IDF veterans Yoram Shalmon and Henry Balaban reflect on their experiences during the Yom Kippur War and the current war in Israel on Yom ha-Zikaron. They dis...
12 May 2024
Future of Jewish
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11 May 2024
Future of Jewish is a digital publication with a mission to provide insight and education about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. Started in October, th...
11 May 2024
Future of Jewish
An Open Letter to the Jewish People
11 May 2024
The open letter urges Jewish people to be courageous like the Maccabees and fight against enemies, arguing that Palestinians have no legal claim to Israel an...
11 May 2024
People of the Pod
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What Does it Mean to be a Jewish American Hero? A Jewish American Heritage Month Conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch
10 May 2024
AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Jewish American Heritage Month and the diverse contributions of Jewish American heroes throughout history, while addressing the ...
10 May 2024
Jewish Currents
Yiddish Anarchists' Break Over Palestine - An exchange in the anarchist newspaper <em>Di fraye arbeter shtime</em> after the 1929 Hebron massacre offers a case study in Jewish discourse and political reaction after immense violence.
10 May 2024
An exchange in the anarchist newspaper "Di fraye arbeter shtime" following the 1929 Hebron massacre delves into Jewish discourse and political reactions. An ...
10 May 2024
Future of Jewish
When will the Jews wake up?
10 May 2024
The text discusses the need for Jews to be aware of rising antisemitism and to consider historical precedents beyond the Holocaust, including periods like th...
10 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The less than holy king who erected Judaism’s most sacred monument
10 May 2024
Herod the Great, a king known for his brutal actions and non-spiritual reputation, is the figure behind the construction of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, wh...
10 May 2024
Moment
If These Walls Could Talk: Columbia’s Hamilton Hall—1968-2024 with Glenn Frankel, Robert Siegel, Susan Rubin Suleiman and Amy E. Schwartz
10 May 2024
Columbias Hamilton Hall has been at the center of student protests multiple times, notably in 1968 and slated for 2024. During the 1968 takeover against the ...
10 May 2024
MomentMag
If These Walls Could Talk: Columbia’s Hamilton Hall—1968-2024
10 May 2024
A discussion with Glenn Frankel, Robert Siegel, Susan Rubin Suleiman, and Amy E. Schwartz about the history of student protests and occupations at Columbia's...
10 May 2024
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 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
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
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