Jewish History Lectures
Temple at Tel Arad Jewish History in the Torah Tsav
23 Mar
The video explores the significance of the temple at Tel Arad and how it is connected to Jewish history and teachings found in the Torah, particularly in Par...
23 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Joseph and Rebecca Bau’s love story is now a global film. Can we save the museum that preserves their legacy?
23 Mar
The Joseph Bau Museum in Tel Aviv faces the threat of closure as the building housing it is slated for demolition, despite its recognition as a top heritage ...
23 Mar
Lehrhaus
Review: Rabbi Joshua Berman’s “Echoes of Egypt” haggadah
23 Mar
Rabbi Joshua Berman's "Echoes of Egypt" Haggadah offers a unique visual and scholarly perspective on the traditional Passover text. Berman, a professor of Bi...
23 Mar
Israel: State of a Nation
This is How The West's Enemies Will Destroy It From Within
22 Mar
The talk with Travis Hawley hosted by Eylon Levy addresses the strategic disinformation campaigns orchestrated by Iran, Russia, and China to undermine Wester...
22 Mar
Forward
Through missile strikes and sleepless nights, the persistent hope of being an Iranian Jew in Israel
22 Mar
Sheba Rasson shares a personal account of her experiences as an Iranian Jew in the context of Israel's ongoing conflict with Iran. She reflects on her multi-...
22 Mar
Future of Jewish
How Decades of Death Threats Backfired on the Islamic Republic
20 Mar
The fraught relationship between Israel and Iran has evolved through several phases, starting from strong diplomatic ties before the 1979 Iranian Revolution ...
20 Mar
The Free Press
The Many Faces of Jew-Hate
20 Mar
The editorial reflects on the recent surge in antisemitism following the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel. It highlights the necessity of documenting the...
20 Mar
Future of Jewish
There's a strange connection between antisemitism and failure.
19 Mar
Vanessa Berg's essay explores the recurrent link between societal failure and the rise of antisemitism. Through historical and contemporary examples, such as...
19 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
Did this Kabbalist Actually Try to Convert Pope Nicholas III?
19 Mar
This video delves into the intriguing historical account of Abraham Abulafia, a prominent 13th-century Spanish Kabbalist known for his unorthodox attempts to...
19 Mar
18forty
A History of Jewish Belonging
19 Mar
Moshe Taragin's article explores the multifaceted nature of Jewish communal identity through the concept of belonging, addressed via three distinct entities—...
19 Mar
Lilith
Minus 2: A Wartime Vigil
19 Mar
The article is a poignant reflection on the experience of sitting with a dying father in a hospital parking lot in Jerusalem, repurposed as a bomb shelter du...
19 Mar
Forward
The Nazis didn't care that Paul Klee wasn't Jewish
19 Mar
Paul Klee, a renowned German artist and a pivotal figure in abstract, surrealist, and expressionist art, is re-examined in "Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds,...
19 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
Rabbi Shimshon ben Eliezer Jewish History in the Torah Vayikra
19 Mar
The video by a Dean at Lander College for Men explores the historical significance of Rabbi Shimshon ben Eliezer as presented in the Torah portion Vayikra. I...
19 Mar
Tablet
Ersatz Israel
19 Mar
Daniel Miller's article explores the symbolic and political displacement of Israel in global narratives, particularly through the lens of Palestinianism. He ...
19 Mar
Forward
A brilliant Jewish storyteller may be gone, but her characters are 'still talking'
18 Mar
Lore Segal, a revered Jewish storyteller who passed away in 2024 at age 96, is celebrated for her incisive and minimalist literary style in the posthumous co...
18 Mar
MomentMag
The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold with Abby Ginzberg and Nadine Epstein
18 Mar
Henrietta Szold, the founder of Hadassah, is celebrated for her transformative impact on Jewish life and broader society in pre-state Israel. She played a cr...
18 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Fear in the eyes of a small child
18 Mar
Neri Shotan, CEO of the Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund, shares a poignant reflection on the ongoing struggles faced by Israeli communities, including t...
18 Mar
Future of Jewish
The War No One Is Talking About
18 Mar
Joshua Hoffman's piece explores the ongoing conflict among Israel, the United States, and Iran as more than just a contemporary or political event; it is pre...
18 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
Ash Heap of the Temple Jewish History in the Torah Vayikra
18 Mar
The video explores the significant role that Jewish history plays in the Torah, specifically focusing on the portion Vayikra. Viewed through the lens of hist...
18 Mar
Forward
An astonishing history of wartime Berlin that reads like a thriller
17 Mar
Ian Buruma's book, "Stay Alive: Berlin, 1939-1945," delivers a gripping cultural and social history of Berlin during WWII, highlighting the moral complexitie...
17 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
The Latin Translation of Olah Jewish History in the Torah Vayikra
17 Mar
The video provides an in-depth analysis of the translation of 'Olah' from the Torah portion Vayikra into Latin, exploring the historical and scholarly signif...
17 Mar
Lehrhaus
Meiri, Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik, and the Yerushalmi
17 Mar
Michael Broyde reflects on his time as a student of Rabbi Dr. Haym Soloveitchik, highlighting their study of the Talmud Yerushalmi. He explores why the works...
17 Mar
Tablet
Mining for Faith
17 Mar
The story of Holy Gems, a unique gemstone mining company in Israel, is rooted in faith, legacy, and a remarkable tale of discovery tied to religious prophecy...
17 Mar
Forward
Forverts podcast: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
16 Mar
The Forverts podcast episode commemorates the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, where 146 young Jewish and Italian women tragically died due to locked doors ...
16 Mar
Forward
This rabbi reshaped and revitalized Judaism in the 20th century — how have we forgotten him?
16 Mar
Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan was a pivotal 20th-century figure who sought to rejuvenate American Judaism by emphasizing post-denominationalism and Jewish identity a...
16 Mar
Hadassah
Review: ‘Isabela’s Way’
16 Mar
Barbara Stark Nemon's historical novel "Isabela's Way" imagines an underground railroad-like network for Jews and New Christians escaping the Portuguese Inqu...
16 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
Maimonides on Sacrifices Jewish History in the Torah Vayikra
16 Mar
This video delves into the interpretations of Maimonides regarding the theme of sacrifices in the Torah, particularly in the book of Vayikra (Leviticus). It ...
16 Mar
Tablet
The Goldsmiths
16 Mar
Armin Rosen's article paints a vivid picture of the luxurious ambiance and historical charm within the 5 Hertford Street Club in London's Mayfair. Through de...
16 Mar
Forward
What we get wrong about how Germany has reckoned with its Nazi past
14 Mar
Terrence Petty examines the complexities of Germany's postwar reckoning with its Nazi past, dispelling the overly simplistic narrative of swift acknowledgmen...
14 Mar
Future of Jewish
The Strategic Catastrophe of October 7th
12 Mar
On October 7, 2023, a Palestinian attack orchestrated by Hamas, supported by Iran, against Israel led to dramatic regional consequences rather than the inten...
12 Mar
Sam Aronow
Jews Against Franco (1936-1939)
12 Mar
The video "Jews Against Franco (1936-1939)" delves into the involvement of Jewish individuals and groups in opposing Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civi...
12 Mar
Chabad.org
Miracles In Israel
12 Mar
The video "Miracles In Israel" likely explores the astonishing events and occurrences that have been part of Israel's history, aligning with the belief in mi...
12 Mar
18forty
Rising from the Ashes: Pekudei and the Rebuilding of Jewish Sacred Space
12 Mar
Shani Taragin explores the historical and spiritual significance of rebuilding Jewish sacred spaces, linking the completion of the Mishkan in Parshat Pekudei...
12 Mar
Israel: State of a Nation
A Kurdish uprising in Iran could loosen the regime’s grip on power.
12 Mar
In this episode, Uri Zaki and Eylon Levy delve into the complexities of a potential Kurdish uprising in Iran and its implications for the Iranian regime. Whi...
12 Mar
Hadassah
What to Know About Midwifery in Israel
11 Mar
In Israel, midwifery remains a vital field, deeply rooted in history, with midwives attending about 80% of uncomplicated vaginal births compared to just 10% ...
11 Mar
MomentMag
One Man's Memorial To The Victims of October 7 #Israel #october7memorial
11 Mar
The video highlights a personal initiative to honor the victims of the tragic events of October 7. Through a unique approach that blends personal devotion an...
11 Mar
Unpacked
The Assassination That Changed Israel
11 Mar
Yitzhak Rabin's life story embodies the trajectory of Israel, from its struggle for statehood to its ongoing quest for peace and security. Rabin's early year...
11 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
What is a Beka? Jewish History in the Torah Vayakhel-Pekudei
11 Mar
The video delves into the concept of the 'Beka' as it appears in the Jewish Torah portions Vayakhel-Pekudei. A "Beka" refers to a half-shekel weight used in ...
11 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
The Ba'al Haturim Jewish History in the Torah Vayakhel-Pekudei
11 Mar
The video explores the insights of the Ba'al Haturim, a pivotal commentator on the Torah, focusing on the portions of Vayakhel and Pekudei. These portions, w...
11 Mar
Hadassah
What’s Jewish About Vietnam and Cambodia?
10 Mar
Rahel Musleah explores the presence and history of Jewish communities in Vietnam and Cambodia, regions primarily known for their exotic landscapes and comple...
10 Mar
Mishpacha
Schrödinger’s Kurds
10 Mar
The article delves into the complex and contradictory position of the Kurds in U.S. foreign policy, particularly under the Trump administration. It describes...
10 Mar
Future of Jewish
They say Israel is a liability for America. History suggests otherwise.
10 Mar
Israel's alliance with the United States is often criticized as being one-sided, but historically, it has provided substantial strategic benefits to the US. ...
10 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
What is Tahash? Jewish History in the Torah Vayakhel-Pekudei
10 Mar
The video delves into the historical and Torah-based significance of the term 'Tahash,' as mentioned in the parashot Vayakhel-Pekudei. The exact nature and i...
10 Mar
Forward
Can the US really bring Iranians democracy?
10 Mar
Larry Cohler-Esses explores the complex dynamics between Iranian dissidents seeking U.S. intervention and their fraught history with American policy in Iran....
10 Mar
Tablet
Uncovering the Hoax of the Century: Jacob Siegel on The Information State
10 Mar
Jacob Siegel, in a discussion with Liel Leibovitz, delves into the notion of information control in modern society, building from his seminal 2023 Tablet ess...
10 Mar
JTA
Meet the Jews who played pivotal roles in American history
9 Mar
As the United States gears up for its Semiquincentennial, the anticipated 250th anniversary of American independence, a virtual lecture series, "250 Years of...
9 Mar
Hadassah
Proving Jewish Presence in the Land of Israel
9 Mar
George Blumenthal, a retired telecommunications executive, has dedicated his life to collecting ancient Jewish artifacts and digitizing crucial historical do...
9 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
Why the Double Parshah? Jewish History in the Torah Vayakhel-Pekudei
9 Mar
The video explores the unique double Torah portion of Vayakhel-Pekudei, delving into why these parshiyot are often combined and the historical contexts encap...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
A Legacy Rekindled in Kharkiv: An OU Kiruv Initiative That Impacted Generations
9 Mar
During the 1990s and early 2000s, a significant OU-funded kiruv initiative in Kharkiv, Ukraine, reshaped the Jewish futures of many, offering young Jews an i...
9 Mar
The Free Press
The Island at the Heart of Iran’s War Machine
9 Mar
Kharg Island, a strategic asset in the northern Persian Gulf, plays a critical role in the geopolitical landscape, particularly amid tensions between the U.S...
9 Mar