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A video discussing corrections, omissions, and questions related to Scandinavian history and language, focusing on topics such as the Swedish Riksdag in 1847...

Rabbi Mordechai Weiss explores the history and importance of the Tomb of Simeon the Righteous.

In the 1940s, amidst rising antisemitism in the US, a group of top cartoonists, including Captain Marvel artist Mac Raboy and MAD cartoonist Dave Berg, colla...

In 1976, Israel's daring rescue of hostages at Entebbe airport showcased boldness but set a challenging standard for future hostage situations. Today, Israel...

The article describes a travel experience in Hunan, China, famous for its picturesque landscape, spicy cuisine, and rich history. The journey begins in Chang...

Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, raised in a mixed Jewish family with Persian heritage sidelined in their upbringing, initiated a podcast called "The Nightinga...

The Higher Institute for Jewish Studies in Berlin, with its renowned library of 60,000 books, was a hub of Jewish intellectual life before World War II, attr...

Despite growing up with little connection to her Jewish roots, a woman discovers her Russian Jewish identity through her father's imprisonment for being Jewi...

Oren Kessler delves into the history of the 1936 Arab Revolt, discussing its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how the echoes of the past confli...

"We Were the Lucky Ones" is a TV series set in Radom, Poland in 1937, depicting a Jewish family gathering for Pesach before the outbreak of war. Based on Geo...

The video tells the story of Walter Rosenberg, later known as Rudolf Vrba, a Jewish prisoner who escaped from Auschwitz with vital evidence of the atrocities...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the seismic political shifts in Israel following October 7, marked by the merger of the Labor and Meretz parti...

The article delves into the history and cultural significance of hot dogs and their potential Jewish connections. It discusses the origins of sausages, the t...

Younger Germans are engaging in soul-searching about their grandparents' roles during the Holocaust, leading to a more empathetic and remorseful attitude tow...

The text explores a reexamination of the legacy of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, highlighting her revolutionary contributions to fashion like the little black dress...

Moses Mendelssohn, known as the 'German Socrates,' was a pivotal figure in the Jewish Enlightenment, advocating for religious tolerance and intellectual inde...

Dr. David Azouz, a Jewish plastic surgeon, shared a poignant story with the author about discovering an abandoned but beautiful shul on the Greek island of K...

Commentary Magazine writers discuss their favorite biographies, offering insights into the lives of Churchill, Truman, Tolstoy, Dickens, and more. They engag...

Dr. Iris Nachum discusses the legal legacy of Jacob Robinson, particularly his work on compensation mechanisms for displaced persons, including ethnic German...

The video delves into the reasons behind Israeli settlements in the West Bank following the 1967 6 Day War, highlighting historical, religious, and political...

The essay criticizes the Palestinian propaganda's misleading use of maps to depict Israel as imperialist and colonialist. It argues that Israel, a small nati...

The article discusses the significant role of Jewish artists in shaping modernist art in Ukraine between 1900 and the 1930s, amid a backdrop of political and...

Geoffrey Levin, an Assistant Professor at Emory University, discusses his book "Our Palestine Question: Israel and American Jewish Dissent, 1948-1978," shedd...

Rabbi Jeffrey Saks discusses the literary genius of S.Y. Agnon, his significant role in the revival of modern Hebrew literature, and his intertextual engagem...

"Ladino Queen" sheds light on the remarkable life of Chelly Wilson, born Rachel Serrero, an influential figure in the adult entertainment industry in New Yor...

Bennie Roth, an airplane mechanic, made history as the first Jew to set foot on Antarctica during Commander Richard Byrd's expedition in 1928. Despite facing...

Rabbi Wittenstein discusses his father's career at NASA during its groundbreaking era, focusing on his contributions to the Apollo 8 mission, while also expl...

Alexander Baron, a Jewish war novelist born Joseph Alexander Bernstein, gained acclaim for his war trilogy, notably "From the City, From the Plough," which r...

"The Marilyn Conspiracy" play at the Park Theatre explores the theory that Marilyn Monroe was murdered. The story revolves around seven individuals present a...

The text reflects on historical struggles for Jewish representation and rights in British politics, focusing on the case of Baron Lionel de Rothschild in the...

Author Robert Rotenberg discusses his latest crime novel, 'What We Buried,' which delves into a Nazi massacre in Italy during World War II and its contempora...

Robert Rotenberg's latest novel, 'What We Buried,' blends historical fiction with contemporary themes, highlighting a long-overlooked Nazi massacre in Italy ...

Author A.J. Jacobs revisits Unorthodox to discuss his new book, where he endeavors to live entirely by the original meaning of the U.S. Constitution. The con...

Rabbi Mordechai Weiss leads a virtual tour of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, delving into its history and significance.

The 92nd Street Y has digitized over 400 historical lectures from the last 75 years, which are now accessible for free on their website thanks to a grant fro...

Harry Schimmelman abandoned his family in the South Bronx in 1920, prompting his wife Sarah to seek help from the National Desertion Bureau (NDB), an agency ...

The article recounts a challenging hike along the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, showcasing its rugged beauty and wild landscapes, reminiscent of the edge of ...

The Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre in London has initiated a program to teach Jewish history in non-Jewish schools, with over 1,000 students benefiting f...

The video delves into the untold stories of Gamliel Cohen and Isaac Shoshan, two brave Israeli spies who played a crucial role in gathering intelligence for ...

The National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan, founded by Father Charles Coughlin, a once-popular radio personality who spread antisemitic ...

Benny Morris, a renowned Israeli historian, shares his candid and thought-provoking perspectives on Israel's historical and political dynamics in a new 18 Qu...

Jewish World War II soldier Nathan Baskind from Pittsburgh, initially declared missing in action after being critically wounded in battle, was finally laid t...

Prof. Jeffrey Herf discusses how antisemitism manifests through right-wing, left-wing, and Islamist ideologies, exploring their common ground and unique char...

Benny Morris, a seminal figure among Israeli historians, discusses his evolving views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting his disillusionment wit...

In the 1940s, Jewish scholars at YIVO in New York planned a museum called "Muzey fun di alte heyman" focusing on the Jews of Eastern Europe, as they realized...

Future of Jewish, a publication, aims to provide in-depth understanding and knowledge about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. It offers unique perspecti...

During World War II, Gilberto Bosques, as head of the Mexican Consulate in France, played a crucial role in helping leftists and Jews escape persecution by i...

Exploration of the settlement history of Jews in Bordeaux, France from the 4th to the 19th century in preparation for a Kosher River Cruise, without overt pr...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into his family's history, focusing on his father's impactful college experiences and his parents' meeting, which played a piv...

The essay explores the Palestinian perspective of the Nakba, the displacement of approximately 750,000 Arabs during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. It questions t...