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Kveller This Harrowing Documentary About October 7 Is Now Streaming on Paramount+ 24 Sep
"We Will Dance Again," directed by Yariv Mozer, is a powerful documentary now available on Paramount+ that delves into the October 7 attack at the Nova Party...
24 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Tehran’s disturbing new reality is that Mossad has infiltrated its Lebanese proxy at the highest level 24 Sep
Recent successful Mossad operations have revealed deep vulnerabilities within Hezbollah, Iran's primary proxy, leading to paranoia among Hezbollah's leader H...
24 Sep
The Beinart Notebook Rami Khouri on Israel’s war in Lebanon 24 Sep
In this discussion, Rami Khouri, a distinguished journalist and academic, joins Peter Beinart to explore the intricate history and politics surrounding Israe...
24 Sep
JTA House approves bill to study making US Jewish history museum part of the Smithsonian 24 Sep
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill to assess the integration of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History into the...
24 Sep
Jewdicious Liquidation, Dislocation, Innovation and Self-Preservation: A Jewish Story 24 Sep
September 24 holds significant historical weight in Jewish history with both somber and uplifting events. On this day in 1943, the Vilna Ghetto in Nazi-occup...
24 Sep
Forward Fania Brantsovsky, Vilna ghetto survivor and partisan resistance fighter, dies at 102 24 Sep
Fania Brantsovsky, a Vilna ghetto survivor and WWII Jewish partisan, passed away at 102. She escaped the ghetto in 1942 and fought against Nazi forces as par...
24 Sep
Future of Jewish A Brief History of the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict 24 Sep
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, rooted in the complex and historically intricate landscape of the Middle East, has escalated recently with...
24 Sep
JTA Fania Brantsovsky, last living Vilna ghetto partisan resistance fighter, dies at 102 23 Sep
Fania Brantsovsky, the last living member of the Vilna ghetto's Jewish underground resistance, passed away at age 102, marking the end of an era for those co...
23 Sep
JTA Fania Brantsovsky, last living Vilna ghetto partisan resistance fighter, dies at 102 23 Sep
Fania Brantsovsky, the last surviving partisan of the Vilna ghetto, passed away at 102, marking the end of an era for Lithuanian Jewry. A fierce resistor aga...
23 Sep
Future of Jewish 15 Words All Zionists Should Know 23 Sep
Joshua Hoffman's article explores 15 essential terms that are significant to the Zionist movement, offering nuanced insights into its history, ideology, and ...
23 Sep
Moment Lochs and Bagels: A Trip to Jewish Scotland 23 Sep
Jewish life in Scotland boasts a rich history dating back to the 1600s, with vibrant communities primarily in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Notably, the Giffnock Ne...
23 Sep
Forward Years before Oct. 7, Leonard Cohen wrote a song that anticipated its darkness 23 Sep
Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker," infused with deep Jewish themes and religious questioning, eerily resonates with the events of October 7, a date m...
23 Sep
Jewish Action Masters of the Word: Traditional Jewish Bible Commentary from the Twelfth through Fourteenth Centuries (Vol. 3) 23 Sep
"Masters of the Word: Traditional Jewish Bible Commentary from the Twelfth through Fourteenth Centuries (Vol. 3)" by Rabbi Yonatan Kolatch is reviewed by Rab...
23 Sep
Chabad.org "We Had To Run" Northern Israeli Shares Her Personal Story Of October 7th 22 Sep
A northern Israeli resident shares a harrowing personal account of October 7th in this episode of "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories." The interview hig...
22 Sep
Forward How 10/7 — like 9/11 before it — irrevocably changed the meaning of a pair of numbers 22 Sep
The article by Robert Zaretsky reviews the book "10/7: 100 Human Stories" by Lee Yaron, which reflects on the tragic events of October 7, the deadliest terro...
22 Sep
Jewish History Lectures 2. Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain pt. I (The History of Sephardic Jewry) 22 Sep
The lecture delves into the early Jewish experience in Visigothic Spain, focusing on the perceptions held by early Church fathers and the implications of the...
22 Sep
Unpacked Why did Israel willingly give up control of the Temple Mount / Al Aqsa? #israel #islam #politics 22 Sep
In the complex aftermath of the Six-Day War in 1967, Israel emerged victorious and took control of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount, a site of profound ...
22 Sep
Future of Jewish A Most Important Protest in Jerusalem 20 Sep
The article explores a poignant protest in Jerusalem where nearly 200 Nova Music Festival survivors and the families of hostages reached for spiritual solace...
20 Sep
Moment From the Newsletter | Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment 20 Sep
Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment is a remarkable exhibition at the National Gallery of Art celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist e...
20 Sep
Forward In place of a proud emblem of Jewish immigration in NYC, million-dollar condos and a private garden 20 Sep
The Bialystoker Center and Home for the Aged, a significant symbol of Jewish immigrant achievement in New York City's Lower East Side, has reopened as luxury...
20 Sep
Forward Classic Yiddish holiday tales can provide hope in these dark times 20 Sep
In challenging times, Jewish communities find hope in the cyclical nature of their holidays. Miriam Udel explores how Yiddish children's literature from the ...
20 Sep
Sam Aronow The Palestine Riots (1929) 20 Sep
The video delves into the Palestine riots of 1929, a significant event in the history of the British Mandate of Palestine. It examines the underlying causes ...
20 Sep
Jewish Chronicle No Road Leading Back review: ‘hell and real heroism’ 20 Sep
"No Road Leading Back" by Chris Heath is a profound exploration of the atrocities at Ponar, an extermination site near Vilnius, Lithuania, where tens of thou...
20 Sep
Jewish Action Ahavat Yisrael: A Grave Matter 19 Sep
In 2008, members of Temple Beth Jacob, a Reform synagogue in Newburgh, New York, discovered neglected Jewish graves on a steep hillside, prompting an effort ...
19 Sep
JTA Jewish and Israeli volunteers join in relief effort as floods pound Central Europe 19 Sep
In response to the catastrophic floods in Central Europe, particularly affecting Poland, Jewish and Israeli volunteers have joined relief efforts. The floods...
19 Sep
Jewish Chronicle The Goldman Case: The new French courtroom drama that puts Jewishness on trial 19 Sep
The new French courtroom drama, The Goldman Case, directed by Cédric Kahn, explores the historic trial of Pierre Goldman, a Polish-Jewish descendant and comm...
19 Sep
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones New Canadian documentary spotlights Oct. 7 victims murdered on 'The Killing Roads' 19 Sep
Igal Hecht's new documentary, "The Killing Roads," explores the harrowing events of October 7 when 250 Israelis were brutally murdered by Hamas along highway...
19 Sep
Lehrhaus “Our Eyes”: The Kenites and the Druze 19 Sep
The tragic July 2024 incident where a Hezbollah rocket struck Golan Heights, killing twelve Druze children, highlights the complexities within the Druze comm...
19 Sep
Tablet Right-Hegel Meets Left-Hegel 19 Sep
David P. Goldman explores the intellectual history and implications of Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis, linking it to a lineage of philosophical i...
19 Sep
Jewish Action Who is Buried in the Vilna Gaon’s Tomb? 18 Sep
The commemoration of the 200th yahrzeit of the Vilna Gaon highlighted discrepancies and myths surrounding his final resting place. The Gaon, a towering Jewis...
18 Sep
Moment Opinion | How Long Does a War Take? 18 Sep
Reflecting on the ongoing conflict Israel faces, particularly in Gaza, Shmuel Rosner explores the multifaceted timeline of wars, how they evolve, and the sob...
18 Sep
Moment Opinion | How Long Does a War Take? 18 Sep
Reflecting on the often unpredictable duration of conflicts, Shmuel Rosner discusses the challenges Israel faces one year after its latest war began on Octob...
18 Sep
Moment Opinion | I’m Done With Concessions 18 Sep
Naomi Ragen, an Israeli novelist, reflects on her disillusionment with political concessions made by Israel over the decades. She recounts her journey from o...
18 Sep
Moment From the Editor | Staring Down An Unknown Future 18 Sep
Reflecting on her father's 1943 yearbook, Nadine Epstein draws parallels between the uncertainties faced during World War II and those of the present day. Sh...
18 Sep
Forward Hebrew University: A century of progress 18 Sep
Celebrating its centennial in 2025, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has significantly contributed to Israel's growth and global academic landscapes. Found...
18 Sep
Jewish Table Rice and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Chicken 18 Sep
Leah Koenig presents a Rosh Hashanah recipe for Rice and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Chicken, inspired by Syrian Jewish cuisine. While not Syrian herself, Koen...
18 Sep
Future of Jewish When Israel Reminded the World Not to Mess With the Jews 17 Sep
The recent thwarting of a Hezbollah assassination attempt and a significant blow to Hezbollah operatives by Israeli intelligence and military forces highligh...
17 Sep
Forward An up-close look at the real Theodor Herzl — and the real meaning of Zionism 17 Sep
The "All About Herzl" exhibit at the Bernard Museum in New York City delves into the life and legacy of Theodor Herzl, featuring over 250 artifacts, includin...
17 Sep
JTA American Jewish man sentenced to death in Congo for his involvement in a failed coup 17 Sep
Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, an American Jewish man, has been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to his involvement in a f...
17 Sep
Tablet The Man Riding a Lion 17 Sep
The article explores the early stages of the Sabbatian movement, led by the charismatic figure Sabbatai Zevi, using new insights derived from rare print mate...
17 Sep
JTA ‘It was a paradise of security’: 2 writers reflect on growing up Jewish in Queens in the 1970s 16 Sep
Jewish authors Shira Dicker and Don Futterman share nostalgic reflections on their childhoods in Queens during the 1970s, highlighting both shared and distin...
16 Sep
Moment Memoir | Set in Stone, Stumbling Home 16 Sep
Jane M. Friedman's reflective piece explores her emotional return to Germany as part of the Stolpersteine project, which installs small brass plaques in the ...
16 Sep
Mishpacha The Shadow of Secrets  16 Sep
"The Shadow of Secrets" is a poignant recounting by Esther Krausz, as told to Shoshana Gross, reflecting on her early childhood memories and her family's ard...
16 Sep
Jewdicious That Date Back In 1978 When... 16 Sep
In a tantalizing piece by Jewdicious, a seemingly ordinary date marked in 1978 unfolds with gripping narratives. Jewdicious skilfully invites readers to delv...
16 Sep
Forward A 'Jewish Mona Lisa' — and other myths told by objects found in Israel 16 Sep
Ilit Azoulay's exhibition "Mere Things" at the Jewish Museum in New York explores the narratives and memory embedded in objects, particularly those found in ...
16 Sep
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Ottawa reopens study of releasing Nazi war criminal files after omitting Holocaust experts 16 Sep
Canadian revelations about hosting alleged Nazi war criminals in the post-World War II era have reignited debates over privacy and historical accountability,...
16 Sep
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Ottawa reopens study of releasing Nazi war criminal files after omitting Holocaust experts 16 Sep
The episode discusses Ottawa's reopening of consultations regarding the release of classified files on Nazi war criminals who immigrated to Canada post-World...
16 Sep
Jewish History Lectures The History of Sephardic Jewry: Overview 15 Sep
The video provides a comprehensive lecture on the history of Sephardic Jewry, tracing their journey from the ancient period to modern times. The lecture cove...
15 Sep
Unpacked Who Controls Al Aqsa / Temple Mount? #israel #jordan #islam 15 Sep
The control and administration of the Al Aqsa Mosque/Temple Mount is a complex issue rooted in the geopolitical and religious tensions between Israel, Jordan...
15 Sep
Forward Raised in a tenement, killed in battle at 27 — the all-too-brief life of a great Jewish artist and poet 14 Sep
Isaac Rosenberg, a Jewish poet and artist from London's East End, lived a brief but impactful life, dying at 27 in World War I. Despite growing up in poverty...
14 Sep