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During the tumultuous period of World War II, many Hasidic rebbes and their followers faced difficult choices between staying in their communities or fleeing...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein examines the complexities of comparing modern atrocities with historical tragedies like the Holocaust and discusses whether such even...

A video from a Yom Hashoah event in New York City honors the Warsaw Ghetto fighters and commemorates the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis. The event, o...

Jules Rabin, a 100-year-old Jewish activist from Vermont, protested the war in Gaza on his 100th birthday, drawing parallels between the Palestinians' situat...

Michael Aloni, known for his roles in Shtisel and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, discusses his experiences in the series "We Were the Lucky Ones." Aloni shar...

Chaim Weizmann, a brilliant chemist and key figure in the founding of Israel, is often overlooked compared to Herzl and Ben-Gurion. A new biography by Jehuda...

Amidst ongoing debates of American Jews criticizing Israel, the historical backdrop of internal Jewish disagreements, from ancient times to modern conflicts,...

The comic "Put Up, Take Down" by Solomon Brager portrays a hostage poster diary, highlighting the theme of a campus in crisis. Through the illustrations, Bra...

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a TV series based on a bestselling novel, telling the story of Lali Sokolov in Auschwitz, particularly his love with Gita Fur...

Herod the Great, a Jewish king in a Roman world, is portrayed as a complex figure who navigated political triumphs and personal tragedies during a tumultuous...

Addressing Holocaust Remembrance Day, the podcast investigates Israel's historical journey to reckon with the Holocaust, highlighting cultural and societal s...

Suella Braverman discusses Iran's Iran-sponsored terror networks and the attack on October 7 during a special personal solidarity visit on the State of a Nat...

Antisemitism has deep historical roots that have evolved over time, with Jews facing persecution and discrimination across different regions. Theodor Herzl, ...

Paul Auster, a celebrated author who recently passed away, was heavily influenced by Jewish literature and family heritage throughout his works, drawing insp...

The story "Dayan" is a poignant tale set in a desert village where an elderly woman named Dayan prepares her daughter Malka and grandchildren for an unknown ...

The article discusses the impact of Verdi's opera "Nabucco" in the aftermath of a significant event that occurred on October 7th. It suggests that the opera'...

Renowned writer Paul Auster, known for his innovative blend of form, genre, and autofiction, passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from lung canc...

Lahav Deri shares his harrowing experience of surviving the Nova massacre in a video discussing the aftermath of the tragic event.

Rabbi Nachum Dahan, a former captive in the Entebbe hostage situation, met with Tamir Pardo, the former Mossad chief who led the rescue mission back in 1976....

Rabbi Nachum Dahan, a former captive held during the Entebbe raid in 1976, reunites with Tamir Pardo, a former Mossad chief and one of the rescuers during th...

The discussion on the legitimacy of Zionism, focusing on its historical context and religious perspectives, points out that with over seven million Jews livi...

Karla McCabe, the granddaughter of a German soldier in World War II, returned 36 postcards looted by her grandfather from the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva in Pola...

Exploring the role and perspective of Jewish individuals participating in current protests through the lens of Jewish history.

Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experience officiating hundreds of funerals, emphasizing the importance of creating meaningful moments in people's lives. ...

"Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict" by Oren Kessler, an American-Israeli author, won the prestigious Sami Rohr Prize...

For nearly 1,000 years, the Cairo Codex, an illuminated Hebrew manuscript held by the Karaites in Cairo, mysteriously disappeared. The Codex contained meticu...

"Your Presence is Mandatory" by Sasha Vasilyuk is an immersive historical novel that delves into the Soviet response to World War II and the impact of politi...

In May 1948, Chaim Weizmann, physically and mentally exhausted, learned of the declaration of an independent Jewish state named Israel while in New York. Tho...

Simcha Gross's book, "Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity," aims to reshape the understanding of the talmudic period by exploring the ...

The text narrates a visit to Biaystok, Poland, by the author, reflecting on their Jewish heritage and interactions during a Yiddish class at a private Jewish...

Tracy-Ann Oberman's production of "The Merchant of Venice 1936" brings a modern twist to Shakespeare's play, focusing on Shylock as a female character dealin...

In her memoir "Daughter of History," Susan Rubin Suleiman reflects on her childhood in Hungary during WWII and her family's survival amidst the Holocaust. Th...

The Borscht Belt, a historic Jewish vacation area in New York's Catskill Mountains, is being commemorated through a project involving the installation of 20 ...

This video provides historical insight into the relationship between Jews and higher education.

This YouTube video delves into the events surrounding John Monash and the Hundred Days of 1918, including his role in the war, the Bean-Murdoch Intrigue, bat...

In 1858, in Bologna, Italy, a six-year-old Jewish boy, Edgardo Mortara, was taken by the Catholic Church after being baptized by the family maid. This led to...

The essay discusses a rabbinic story about the sage Hillel's ruling on offering the Passover Sacrifice in the Temple, highlighting its different versions in ...

Yizkor is a communal memorial service held four times a year in Jewish synagogues, including Passover, reflecting on the memory of loved ones. Rooted in hist...

Nicaragua, known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, boasts a landscape marked by intense volcanic and seismic activity, with 19 volcanoes, including some ac...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complexities of interpreting ancient Egyptian history, highlighting the challenges with their documentation, which is of...

In the late 19th century, the Russian Empire was home to the largest Jewish population, but violent pogroms led to massive emigration to escape persecution. ...

Rebecca Erbelding, an archivist at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, discovered a unique photo album in 2006 that showcased Nazi officers enjoying...

The essay reflects on the persistence of antisemitism and the lack of progress in overcoming it. It discusses the roots of prejudice, from social exclusion t...

Israeli photographer Osnat Ben Dov's still-life photo exhibit, "Shadow of a Passing Bird," featured images of everyday objects destroyed by Hamas in October....

The video discusses three insights into Jewish resilience throughout history, shared in honor of Passover.

The a cappella group Y-Studs from Yeshiva University created a unique Passover parody by singing the traditional Vehi Sheamda to a tune by Yonathan Razel, ac...

Amidst a challenging year for Israel and rising antisemitism, the celebration of Pesach carries deeper significance as parallels are drawn between historical...

The essay discusses the significance of Passover, a holiday celebrating the Jews' release from enslavement in Egypt as recounted in the book of Exodus. It ex...

The text discusses the historical context of Israel's struggles for independence and security, highlighting Golda Meir's speech in 1948 emphasizing the Jewis...

Amidst reflections on his military service in Hebron and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Naftali Oppenheimer emphasizes the importance of protectin...