Jewish History Lectures
Moabites Jewish History in the Torah
4 Nov 2025
The video delves into the historical and biblical significance of the Moabites, a neighboring tribe of ancient Israel. It explores references to the Moabites...
4 Nov 2025
Future of Jewish
They tried to erase the Jews behind Europe’s most famous brands.
3 Nov 2025
Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryani...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Yitzhak Rabin was killed 30 years ago this week. Has the Jewish world forgotten?
3 Nov 2025
The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, which occurred 30 years ago, is fading into historical memory for many, especially those born after the 1980s. Rabin's as...
3 Nov 2025
Hadassah
John Irving’s ‘Queen Esther’
3 Nov 2025
John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," explores Jewish history and identity through its protagonist, Esther Nacht, an orphan from Vienna who immigrates ...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Hannah Senesh’s example of Jewish pride and sacrifice gains renewed attention in our anxious era
3 Nov 2025
Hannah Senesh, a young Jewish poet and soldier, is experiencing a resurgence of interest through theatrical and literary portrayals, more than 80 years after...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Yad Vashem says it has identified 5 million Holocaust victims: ‘Behind each name is a life that mattered’
3 Nov 2025
Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, has successfully identified 5 million Holocaust victims through the use of AI and advanced machine learning techniqu...
3 Nov 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Abraham's Expectations Jewish History in the Torah Vayera
3 Nov 2025
In this exploration of Parashat Vayera, we delve into the expectations that Abraham places on himself and his descendants as outlined in the Torah. This segm...
3 Nov 2025
Forward
A century before Mamdani, this Jewish socialist mayoral candidate divided NYC Jews
3 Nov 2025
Morris Hillquit was a Jewish labor lawyer who ran as a Socialist candidate for New York City mayor in 1917 and 1932, advocating for public ownership, afforda...
3 Nov 2025
Tablet
The Japanese Scholar Who Saved a Generation of Jews
3 Nov 2025
This engaging article by Meir Soloveichik recounts the extraordinary story of Chiune Sugihara and Setsuzo Kotsuji, two Japanese heroes who played pivotal rol...
3 Nov 2025
The Beinart Notebook
How Zohran Became Possible
2 Nov 2025
In a conversation with Jonathan Mahler, author of 'Gods of New York,' Peter Beinart explores the socio-political evolution of New York City leading to the po...
2 Nov 2025
Unpacked
Are Ashkenazi Jews FAKE Jews?
31 Oct 2025
The Khazar Theory posits that Ashkenazi Jews primarily descend from the Khazars, a medieval Turkic people, rather than from ancient Israelites. This theory c...
31 Oct 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Onkelos Jewish History in the Torah Lech Lecha
30 Oct 2025
Onkelos was a significant early commentator on the Torah, known for his influential Targum, a translation of the Torah into Aramaic. His work is essential fo...
30 Oct 2025
Tablet
Can Trump Strike a Grand Bargain With Xi?
30 Oct 2025
Amid the intensified U.S.-China trade war initiated by President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods, the possibility of a grand economic bargain between the U....
30 Oct 2025
Tablet
It’s All About China
30 Oct 2025
Lee Smith's article explores the intricate geopolitical relationships between the United States, China, and their impact on global security, particularly in ...
30 Oct 2025
Tablet
The New Athenians
30 Oct 2025
In "The New Athenians," Liel Leibovitz explores the juxtaposition of Greece's proud historical legacy with its modern-day challenges, highlighted through a v...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
In the tunnels of Gaza, hostage Eli Sharabi found a way to be a blessing
29 Oct 2025
Rabba Sara Hurwitz reflects on the profound lessons from Eli Sharabi's account of his captivity in Gaza. Despite the unimaginable hardship and loss, Eli foun...
29 Oct 2025
Unpacked
The Israeli Scandal You Were Never Meant to Know
29 Oct 2025
In this video, the Bus 300 affair from 1984 is revisited, detailing the hijacking of a bus by terrorists and the subsequent controversy it sparked in Israel....
29 Oct 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Redemption of Captives Jewish History in the Torah Lech Lecha
29 Oct 2025
The video explores the theme of the redemption of captives in the Torah, specifically within the context of Parashat Lech Lecha. This discussion delves into ...
29 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
To understand Israel, remember the Jews of the Arab world.
29 Oct 2025
Half of Israel's Jewish population is of Middle Eastern and North African descent, making the narrative of them being European colonial settlers flawed. This...
29 Oct 2025
MomentMag
Antisemitism, An American Tradition with Pamela S. Nadell and Amy E Schwartz
29 Oct 2025
Historian Pamela S. Nadell explores the pervasive and long-standing history of antisemitism in the United States in her new book, "Antisemitism: An American ...
29 Oct 2025
Tablet
Maurice Sendak’s Scary Monsters
29 Oct 2025
Maurice Sendak, the renowned illustrator and author of children's literature, is celebrated for his daring approach to storytelling, revealing childhood anxi...
29 Oct 2025
Jewdicious
They Saved Millions of Lives
28 Oct 2025
Jonas Salk, born in 1914 to Jewish parents in New York City, became a pivotal figure in virology after a career-defining project on the influenza virus durin...
28 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
No Atheists in Foxholes
28 Oct 2025
Following the Simchas Torah of 2023, amidst the terror and destruction faced by the Jewish community, many found a return to faith and spirituality, illustra...
28 Oct 2025
Forward
Was the ‘Yiddish Sherlock Holmes’ the first Jewish superhero?
28 Oct 2025
The adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the Yiddish-speaking detective from early 20th-century Austria-Hungary, offer a glimpse into a unique chapter of Jewish cult...
28 Oct 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Camels Jewish History in the Torah Lech Lecha
28 Oct 2025
The video explores the historical domestication of camels in the Ancient Near East and its implications for interpreting the Torah portion Lech Lecha. It dis...
28 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
Jews cannot afford to be naïve about the hatred that never died.
28 Oct 2025
Tzlil Berko recounts a personal encounter with antisemitism on a Washington, D.C. train, emphasizing the pervasive and enduring nature of Jew-hatred. Despite...
28 Oct 2025
Forward
Does that Trump Time Magazine cover really reference a Nazi war criminal?
26 Oct 2025
The article explores the controversy surrounding a Time Magazine cover featuring Donald Trump, which sparked online debates due to its resemblance to a 1963 ...
26 Oct 2025
Forward
Demanding loyalty of the U.S. military, Trump hungers for 'the kind of generals that Hitler had'
26 Oct 2025
The article explores former President Donald Trump's controversial approach to military loyalty and deployment, particularly in relation to progressive U.S. ...
26 Oct 2025
Forward
The World War II origins of the White House East Wing, now demolished
24 Oct 2025
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House in October 2025 marks the end of a piece of World War II history that included a hidden bunker constructed...
24 Oct 2025
Jewdicious
A Primer To Understand and Fight the 'Oldest Hatred'
24 Oct 2025
Professor Pamela Nadell's book, "Antisemitism, An American Tradition," analyzes the enduring and evolving nature of antisemitism in America, suggesting that ...
24 Oct 2025
Sam Aronow
Jews under FDR (1933-1937)
24 Oct 2025
The video explores the experiences of American Jews during the first term of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, from 1933 to 1937. It delves into the impacts o...
24 Oct 2025
MomentMag
Carole King From Brooklyn Beginnings to Musical Icon with Jane Eisner and Amy E. Schwartz
24 Oct 2025
Carole King, celebrated for her album 'Tapestry,' is not only a musical legend but also a product of her Jewish roots and resilient spirit. Through an engagi...
24 Oct 2025
Forward
Yiddish life in prewar Eastern Europe comes alive on this website
23 Oct 2025
A new website, Yiddishculture.co, spearheaded by Adina Cimet, seeks to reinvigorate the history and culture of Eastern European Jewry. The site transforms th...
23 Oct 2025
Unpacked
Why the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Never Ends | Explained
23 Oct 2025
The video, "Why the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Never Ends | Explained," explores the enduring and multifaceted Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This conflict ...
23 Oct 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Rashi Jewish History in the Torah 5
23 Oct 2025
This video provides an exploration into the life and impact of Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzhaki, commonly known as Rashi, who is celebrated for his extensive commen...
23 Oct 2025
Living Lchaim
God’s Hand In The Historic U.S. Embassy Relocation - David Friedman
22 Oct 2025
David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, discusses the interplay between faith, diplomatic courage, and political strategy in key historical decisio...
22 Oct 2025
The Free Press
Jews and Christians at ‘the End of Time’
22 Oct 2025
Matti Friedman's exploration of the early followers of Jesus reveals how this small group of Jews significantly influenced the course of religious and cultur...
22 Oct 2025
Forward
A revived Jewish Museum spotlights the story of Jewish endurance
22 Oct 2025
The Jewish Museum in New York City has undergone a significant renovation, unveiling a core exhibition titled "Identity, Culture and Community: Stories from ...
22 Oct 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Hebrews, Jews, and Ashkenazim Jewish History in the Torah 4
22 Oct 2025
This video explores the nuanced history and identity of the Jewish people as reflected in the Torah and beyond, focusing on terms such as "Hebrews," "Israeli...
22 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
Frames of Fire
22 Oct 2025
"Frames of Fire" by Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha Magazine captures the significant events and pivotal moments from two intense years of warfare, providing a thou...
22 Oct 2025
Forward
Exhibit: Jewish manuscripts from Muslim and Christian lands
21 Oct 2025
A new exhibit highlights the rich tapestry of Jewish manuscripts originating from both Muslim and Christian regions. Among these are pieces of significant hi...
21 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
The Footsteps of Redemption
21 Oct 2025
Exploring the notion of living in Messianic times, the article discusses rapid and significant historical events pointing toward redemption, as interpreted f...
21 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
Refuge
21 Oct 2025
In this evocative narrative set in the Biblical city of refuge, Ramos, Cindy Scarr explores themes of guilt, survival, and community in times of tension and ...
21 Oct 2025
JTA
A US military base canceled a children’s event celebrating a pioneering Jewish woman cyclist, citing DEI ban
21 Oct 2025
A children's event at a U.S. military base celebrating Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, the pioneering 19th-century Jewish female cyclist, was canceled due to a ban o...
21 Oct 2025
Jewish History Lectures
The Tower of Babel: Jewish History in the Torah 3 (Noach)
21 Oct 2025
The video explores the Tower of Babel narrative within the Torah's account of Jewish history, focusing on its connection to Babylonian ziggurats—massive anci...
21 Oct 2025
The Beinart Notebook
It Was Never About Hamas
20 Oct 2025
The article by Ken Silverman examines the intricacies of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that Israel's issues with Hamas are overstated and that th...
20 Oct 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Divergences in Flood Narratives: Jewish History in the Torah 2 (Noach)
20 Oct 2025
This video explores the differences between the biblical account of the flood in the Torah and the flood narrative in the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh. While th...
20 Oct 2025
Tablet
Macron Occupies a Jewish Family Home in Baghdad
20 Oct 2025
The French government occupies a property in Baghdad originally owned by a Jewish family, the Lawees, who fled Iraq amid anti-Jewish violence in the mid-20th...
20 Oct 2025
Tablet
The Worst Empire
20 Oct 2025
David Samuels's article explores the cultural and historical nuances presented in the film "Gladiator," particularly examining the character Maximus Decimus ...
20 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
They don't hate Israel. They hate losing.
19 Oct 2025
The article by Joshua Hoffman explores the psychological underpinnings of the global anti-Zionist movement, asserting that it is less about opposing Israel's...
19 Oct 2025