Future of Jewish
Jews are the first targets. Christians are next.
9 Jan
Eric Buesing's essay delves into the historical and strategic evolution of an Arabic proverb as a blueprint for religious persecution against Jews and Christ...
9 Jan
Hadassah
New Jewish Books Carry Love, Loss and Longing
9 Jan
This overview of new Jewish-related literature reveals diverse explorations of identity, memory, and human experience. The article highlights a biography of ...
9 Jan
Hadassah
REVIEW: ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’
9 Jan
In The Dressmakers Mirror, Susan Weiss Liebman, a former biology professor and geneticist, explores her Jewish family's history plagued by sudden deaths, ult...
9 Jan
Hadassah
REVIEW: ‘Playmakers’
9 Jan
Michael Kimmel's book "Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America" explores the significant impact Jewish innovators had on...
9 Jan
Hadassah
REVIEW: ‘The World Between’
9 Jan
In her novel, The World Between, Zeeva Bukai explores the intricate dynamics of love and exile through the lives of an unnamed narrator, her husband Max, and...
9 Jan
Forward
Emma Goldman, superstar? The Jewish anarchist has a surprising role to play in American musical theater
9 Jan
Emma Goldman, a prominent Russian-born Jewish anarchist, is typically portrayed briefly in American musical theater, appearing in bit parts in productions li...
9 Jan
Hadassah
How Does the Israeli Knesset Operate?
9 Jan
The Knesset, Israel's unicameral parliament, operates with 120 members serving four-year terms. Located in Jerusalem, the Knesset is central to Israeli democ...
9 Jan
Tablet
Is This Time Different in Iran?
9 Jan
The article by Peter Theroux critiques former President Barack Obama's and current President Joe Biden's responses to Iranian uprisings against the regime. T...
9 Jan
Hadassah
The Jewish Women Who Pioneered Photography as Art
8 Jan
The exhibition "2020: A Lens of Her Own" at the ANU-Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv highlights the significant contributions of Jewish women photogra...
8 Jan
JTA
This Jewish artist fought Nazis with a paintbrush, when art like his still mattered
8 Jan
Arthur Szyk, a Polish-born Jewish artist, utilized his art as a powerful medium against tyranny, particularly during World War II. Szyk became renowned for h...
8 Jan
18forty
Why Hatred Follows the Jewish People—and What It Means
8 Jan
Exploring the persistent presence of antisemitism through the lens of Jewish history and theology, Shmuel Phillips articulates how this phenomenon aligns wit...
8 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
Joseph Albo Jewish History in the Torah Shemot
8 Jan
This video delves into the contributions of Joseph Albo, a notable Jewish philosopher, within the context of Jewish history as recounted in the Book of Shemo...
8 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
14. Jewish Life in Prewar USSR
7 Jan
The lecture on "Jewish Life in Prewar USSR" provides an in-depth exploration of the experiences and challenges faced by Jewish communities living in the Sovi...
7 Jan
18forty
Stranger in a Strange Land: 5 Lessons on Identity from Egypt
7 Jan
The article from 18Forty explores five lessons on identity from the Book of Exodus, highlighting the timeless struggle of Jewish communities in the diaspora ...
7 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
Hansen's Disease Jewish History in the Torah Shemot
7 Jan
The video provides an exploration of the Hebrew term tsara'at found in the Torah, which has often been mistranslated as leprosy. The discussion emphasizes th...
7 Jan
Future of Jewish
Iran's regime is at war with Iran.
7 Jan
The article by Ben Koan explores the ideological and historical complexities of Iran's animosity toward Israel. Despite not sharing direct geopolitical or te...
7 Jan
Future of Jewish
The Untold History of the Swastika and the Star of David
6 Jan
Ruth Vanita explores the complex history of two ancient symbols, the swastika and the Star of David, highlighting their Hindu origins and cultural significan...
6 Jan
Forward
A year after the LA fires, the lesson is clear: Our greatest disasters are often self-inflicted
6 Jan
In the aftermath of the devastating 2025 fire in Los Angeles, which claimed lives and homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades area, a deeper reflection emerg...
6 Jan
Mishpacha
Fateful Lightning
6 Jan
Delta Force, or 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), is a highly secretive and elite unit of the U.S. military, arising from the vis...
6 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
Rembrandt's Jewish Models
6 Jan
The video explores renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn's use of Jewish models for his artwork, with a focus on his portraits that feature Jewish individ...
6 Jan
Hadassah
The Problem With ‘Normal’
6 Jan
Reflecting on the recent past and the year 2026, Carol Ann Schwartz discusses how the Jewish community continues to struggle with the aftermath of the Octobe...
6 Jan
Hadassah
Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future
6 Jan
Milan, Italy, a city known for its architectural grandeur and rich cultural history, is also home to a vibrant Jewish community with a presence dating back t...
6 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
The Madman Doctrine
6 Jan
In a special session hosted by Jewish Currents, prominent historian Greg Grandin will discuss the United States' longstanding imperialist strategies in Latin...
6 Jan
Jamie Geller
The REAL Secret Behind Israeli Resilience | Michael Dickson | Jamie In The Rova Ep. 2
6 Jan
In this episode of 'Jamie In The Rova,' Michael Dickson, Executive Director of StandWithUs, explores the concept of Israeli resilience through both personal ...
6 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
Why two Midwives? Jewish History in the Torah Shemot
6 Jan
In exploring the biblical narrative of Shifrah and Puah, the two midwives in the Book of Exodus, this discussion delves into their roles and significance wit...
6 Jan
Hadassah
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Explores ‘Black and Jewish America’
5 Jan
Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. dives into the intertwined histories of Black and Jewish communities in his new PBS series, "Black and Jewish America...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
The Vanished Province: Remembering Bukovina
5 Jan
The article explores the rich history of Bukovina, a culturally diverse region in Eastern Europe, mainly during the late Habsburg rule and its transition int...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Two Years of War
5 Jan
Shai Secunda reflects on the complexities and emotional toll of Israel's "Two-Year War," which unfolded from a surprise attack on Simchat Torah to a truce tw...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Rereading Daniel in Apocalyptic Times
5 Jan
In times of crisis, the apocalyptic imagery of the Bible, particularly the book of Daniel, resonates strongly. Mira Balberg revisits Daniel to explore its ap...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
The Nuclear Option: Lise Meitner, Erwin Schrödinger, and the Science of Exile
5 Jan
Lise Meitner, a pioneering physicist from a secular Jewish Viennese family, significantly contributed to the field of nuclear physics in early 20th century E...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Tsar Wars
5 Jan
Polly Zavadivker's book, A Nation of Refugees: Russia's Jews in World War I, reveals the significant yet often overlooked plight of Russian Jews during World...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Enchanted Parenthesis
5 Jan
Laura Hobson Faure's work examines the lesser-known story of Jewish children sent to France during the Kindertransport initiative before the outbreak of Worl...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Letters, Winter 2026
5 Jan
The article covers various Jewish intellectual discussions, including a review of Eli Sharabi's memoir "Hostage," which navigates Israel's political landscap...
5 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
How to Pick up a Snake Jewish History in the Torah Shemot
5 Jan
The video provides a brief exploration of the biblical episode in Exodus where Moses interacts with a snake before Pharaoh, a story underscoring the miraculo...
5 Jan
Future of Jewish
The city that failed Anne Frank is failing Jews once again.
5 Jan
Rivka Hellendall examines the deteriorating atmosphere for Jews in Amsterdam, juxtaposed with the city's paradoxical history of both harboring and abandoning...
5 Jan
The Free Press
Niall Ferguson: Maduro’s Capture Takes Us Back to the Future
4 Jan
Niall Ferguson draws parallels between the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and historical military operations, highlighting its ...
4 Jan
JTA
Irving Berlin’s 1926 interfaith marriage sparked a Jewish debate that, 100 years later, hasn’t gone away
2 Jan
Irving Berlin's 1926 marriage to Ellin Mackay, a Roman Catholic heiress, ignited significant debate within the Jewish community, reflecting longstanding tens...
2 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
The Lubavitcher Rebbe Jewish History in the Torah Vayehi
1 Jan
The video explores insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe's teachings related to the Torah portion Vayehi, drawing connections between Jewish history and Torah ...
1 Jan
Forward
Julius Berman, Orthodox rabbi whose influence spanned secular and observant Jewish institutions, dies at 90
31 Dec 2025
Rabbi Julius Berman, a distinguished Orthodox Jewish leader, passed away at the age of 90. Born in Lithuania and immigrating to the United States during Worl...
31 Dec 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Embalming Jewish History in the Torah Vayehi
31 Dec 2025
In this exploration of the Torah portion Vayehi, the video delves into the historical and cultural significance of the embalming of the patriarchs Jacob (Yak...
31 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
He Has Me Covered
30 Dec 2025
Reflecting over eighty years of life, Zisha Goldman shares how divine protection seems to have safeguarded his family from the horrors of the Holocaust. The ...
30 Dec 2025
Sam Aronow
Judaism in Canada (1760-present)
30 Dec 2025
This comprehensive overview traces the history of Jewish communities in Canada from 1760 to the present, beginning with the era of New France and the emergen...
30 Dec 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Viper Jewish History in the Torah Vayehi
30 Dec 2025
This video delves into the mentions of snakes within Parashat Vayehi, exploring their symbolic and historical significance in Jewish tradition. It discusses ...
30 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
The world thinks Israel is collapsing. Reality suggests otherwise.
29 Dec 2025
Exploring the narrative of Israel's current state, Nachum Kaplan emphasizes that contrary to global perceptions of collapse, Israel is stronger than ever. Ka...
29 Dec 2025
JTA
Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul
29 Dec 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has intervened to stop the demolition of the historic Kingsbrook Synagogue in Brooklyn, part of a nearly century-old Jewish ho...
29 Dec 2025
Forward
Mikveh unearthed beneath Western Wall plaza shows evidence of Temple’s destruction
29 Dec 2025
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery beneath the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem—a 2,000-year-old mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, dating back to t...
29 Dec 2025
Forward
A Jewish-American exile behind the Iron Curtain, he never lost his love for East Germany
29 Dec 2025
Victor Grossman, born Stephen Wechsler, was a Jewish-American who fled to East Germany during the Cold War after being exposed for his Communist affiliations...
29 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
What Happened on 10 Tevet?
29 Dec 2025
Tevet 10, observed as a minor fast day in the Jewish calendar, commemorates the siege of Jerusalem by Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, which eventually res...
29 Dec 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Limits of Israelite Control Jewish History in the Torah Vayehi
29 Dec 2025
The video explores the historical geography detailed in the Torah, specifically focusing on the portion of Vayehi, where the extent of Israelite control over...
29 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
Calling Jesus a 'Palestinian' is more dangerous than most people think.
27 Dec 2025
Accusations that Jesus was Palestinian, a narrative recently popularized in social media and political discourse, misrepresent historical facts and highlight...
27 Dec 2025