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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...

Parashat Tzav discusses the rituals of sacrifices conducted by priests at the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and passion in...

"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...

"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...

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...

"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...

The town of Merthyr Tydfil, once a thriving industrial hub in Wales, is now undergoing a revitalization effort centered around its abandoned synagogue, being...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The AJS Critical Sources Podcast, a new addition to the Adventures in Jewish Studies lineup, features Jewish studies scholars delving into significant source...

Abandoned resorts in the Catskills, once part of the famed Borscht Belt catering to Jewish clientele, are repeatedly catching fire, sparking grief and concer...

The National Holocaust Museum has opened in Amsterdam, almost 80 years after the Netherlands was liberated from German occupation. Housed in the former teach...

Congregation Bnai Adath Kol Beth Yisrael, a Hebrew Israelite congregation in Brooklyn, saw their historic synagogue, vacant since a 2017 fire, demolished aft...

Henrietta Szold (1860-1945) is celebrated for founding Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, which achieved remarkable success among Zionist...

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...

"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...

Exploring the historical reasons behind why modern-day Israel was previously called Palestine and its inhabitants referred to as Palestinians, including Jews.

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...

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...

The Israeli military is investigating after reservist soldiers shot and killed David Ben Avraham, a Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfa...

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...

The text explores the evolving significance of Jerusalem in Islam, highlighting its transition from apparent insignificance to utmost importance and its conn...

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...

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...

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...

The essay "Discarding Haman's Garb: Refusing the Roles of Empire" discusses Purim through a critical lens, highlighting how Haman, representing the threat to...

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...

Amid the speculation surrounding Kate Middleton's disappearance, a connection has emerged between Prince William's alleged mistress, Rose Hanbury, and the Je...

The disappearance of Kate Middleton has sparked online theories linking her to Prince William's alleged affair with Rose Hanbury, whose husband David Cholmon...

The text discusses the importance of unity within Israel, drawing parallels to the story of Esther and the theme of division propagated by Haman. It emphasiz...

Joan Micklin Silver's 1975 Oscar-nominated film, "Hester Street," based on Abraham Cahan's novella, captures the Jewish immigrant experience. Despite challen...

Andrés Spokoiny spoke at the JFN 2024 addressing the profound loss and grief following recent tragedies, emphasizing the inadequacy of the phrase "rest in pe...

The Yorke Dance Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary by honoring the pioneering choreographer Bella Lewitzky alongside Isadora Duncan and Martha Graha...

In "Shylock's Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice's Jews and the Ghetto," Harry Freedman delves into the intriguing history of Venetian Jews from the 15...

The YouTube video explores the Jewish and Black origins of the Skinhead movement before it was infiltrated by White supremacists in the 1980s, featuring disc...

The article discusses the reasons behind the prevalence of Yiddish words in English with German spellings. It highlights the historical influence of the Jewi...

Catharine Beecher, in 1829, used the story of Queen Esther from the Purim narrative as a model for advocating for Native Americans. She highlighted Esther's ...

R' Avrohom Kalisker's conflict with R' Shnuer Zalman (the Baal HaTanya) revolved primarily around differing approaches to Chassidic leadership and the dissem...

The New York Public Library's Jewish Division, Dorot, has digitized select materials from its archives as part of its 125th-anniversary celebration, showcasi...

Charles Lindbergh, the famed aviator known for his solo transatlantic flight in 1927, was honored in St. Louis with the naming of Lindbergh Boulevard in 1930...

In 1919, Albert Einstein was a relatively unknown figure, facing doubts about his work and struggling professionally. However, during a total solar eclipse t...

Esther Sperber reflects on the recent tragic death of an Israeli-American soldier, Itay Chen, and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, drawing parallels ...

"The Banality of Evil" is a play that reimagines philosopher Hannah Arendt as a detective solving the mystery of Adolf Eichmann's atrocities, based on Arendt...

Helena Bonham Carter, known for her captivating roles in various films, particularly shines in the biopic "One Life" as Barbara Winton, a woman who assisted ...

In a "Readers Mailbag" for Purim, various individuals write to historians Dovi & Yehuda about historical and contemporary Jewish matters. Mindy from Monsey a...

The article discusses the extensive exhibition at Manhattan's Bard Graduate Center showcasing the work of Jewish avant-garde artist Sonia Delaunay, highlight...

Wintershill Hall in Hampshire, once home to the Southampton Boys, child Holocaust survivors liberated by Leonard Montefiore and rehabilitated in England afte...