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A Times Square billboard claiming "Jesus is Palestinian" has sparked controversy and misinterpretation, as explained by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin. He underscor...

Lt. Morton Sher, an American Jewish fighter pilot who died when his plane was shot down by Japanese forces in China during World War II, was finally laid to ...

2025 saw the passing of 18 notable Jewish figures who significantly impacted various fields including film, architecture, politics, and Jewish scholarship. A...

Amidst the bustle of New York City during the holiday season, lines at iconic Jewish establishments like Russ & Daughters and Katz's Deli become a tapestry o...

The video explores the contributions of Abraham ibn Ezra, a distinguished medieval Jewish commentator, whose insights into the Torah portion Vayigash are con...

Jewish-Americans have cultivated a unique and enduring tradition of dining at Chinese restaurants on Christmas, rooted in early 20th-century immigrant adapta...

Jews worldwide navigate Christmas with a blend of humor, cultural adaptation, and introspection, transforming it from a religious celebration into a secular ...

Ian Kohn's poetic piece, inspired by Terrance Hayes' work, explores the Jewish diaspora and the metaphorical concept of circles as a representation of commun...

Edmond Safra, the subject of Netflix's documentary "Murder in Monaco," was a Jewish billionaire and revered banker who died under mysterious circumstances in...

Noah Rothbaum's "The Whiskey Bible" is a comprehensive guide to whisky, exploring its historical evolution from an American immigrant industry to an internat...

In 1944, a remarkable yet often overlooked act of resistance occurred within the walls of Auschwitz concentration camp. Jewish prisoners, primarily those for...

This video explores the symbolism and historical significance of horses as discussed in the Torah portion of Vayigash, with a particular focus on their role ...

Jacob Saphir was a noteworthy 19th-century Jewish explorer whose travels across the Middle East and Eurasia left a considerable legacy. Known for his detaile...

An extensive collection of over 1,000 historic klezmer tunes, long dormant in Kyiv's Vernadsky National Library, has been revitalized by the Klezmer Institut...

The video explores a fascinating facet of Jewish history derived from the Torah portion Vayigash, highlighting the earliest recorded involvement of Jews in t...

Arthur Szyk, a Polish-born Jewish artist, used his artwork as a powerful form of activism against fascism and bigotry. Celebrated in the exhibition "Art of F...

Witold Wrzosinski, director of Warsaw's Jewish cemetery, has been dismissed amidst a controversy over the control of restoration projects, which he claims of...

The newly released Shoah recordings by Claude Lanzmann, featured in exhibitions at the Jewish Museum Berlin and The New York Historical in New York, capture ...

This reflective piece discusses the historically positive integration of Jewish communities in America, influenced by the nation's founding principles and th...

Robin Washington recounts a touching childhood memory from 1967 when he, then a 10-year-old Jewish paperboy, encountered reporter Leonard Fisher on a cold Ch...

Keren's journey from the USSR to a life filled with unexpected blessings is a compelling tale of resilience and change. Leaving the former Soviet Union, she ...

Karen shares her journey from the Soviet Union to discovering her Jewish identity and the impact of the Rebbe's support for her family. After leaving the opp...

In an exploration of Jewish history through the Torah, the location of Per-Ramsses is examined with reference to the biblical narrative in Parashat Vayigash....

Reflecting on events post-October 7, 2023, Eli Lake revisits the historical moments when Jews in America faced the reality that government protection could b...

Exploring the complexities of Jewish history, Joshua Hoffman's article serves as a primer for understanding the roots and evolution of Judaism. Beginning wit...

Roya Hakakian highlights the often-overlooked contributions of Jewish patriots during the American Revolution, drawing a parallel to the valor of the Maccabe...

Brooklyn couple Malya and William Levin are spearheading efforts to revive their family's legacy at one of America's first Jewish agricultural settlements, t...

Natan Slifkin explores the Maccabees' improbable victory against the Seleucid Greeks celebrated during Chanukah as a miraculous event, despite Jewish traditi...

Dura Europos, an ancient city located in modern-day Syria, is significant for its historical and archaeological findings related to Jewish history, particula...

The article examines the complexities and sentiments surrounding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly focusing on the controversial U.S. peace p...

Simone Elias, a teenager with a passion for classic Hollywood, discovered her familial connection to the blacklisted Jewish screenwriter H.S. Kraft, inspirin...

Norman Podhoretz, a pivotal figure in Jewish intellectual life, passed away at 95. As a transformative editor of Commentary magazine for 35 years, he shifted...

Oskar Schindler, often portrayed as a hero for his role in saving over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust, was a complex figure with a multifaceted personality....

Joseph's goblet, mentioned in the Torah portion of Miketz, is described as a unique artifact used for divination, adding a mystical dimension to the narrativ...

The article details the powerful saga of Yentele Rosenfeld, a woman trapped in an agunah situation after her husband, the son of the Shedlovtze Rebbe, vanish...

Rabbi Kalman Meir Ber delivers a poignant eulogy for Rabbi Moshe Hauer, likening his passing to the sudden setting of a brilliant midday sun. Esteemed for hi...

Yisroel Besser’s "Kotzk: The Rebbe, The Message, The Legacy" is an engaging exploration of the teachings and philosophy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Morgenstern ...

Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a beloved Chabad rabbi and shliach, tragically lost his life during the Sydney massacre that occurred at a Chanukah celebration on Bondi...

Israeli culture under state control once limited artistic expression and cultural diversity, with established platforms heavily favoring Russian-style ballad...

The true essence of Hanukkah extends far beyond its secularized, Christmas-like celebrations prevalent among Jews outside Israel. Forest Rain emphasizes that...

Cindy Scarr's article delves into the distinct yet intertwined contributions of Jerusalem and Athens to Western Civilization, focusing on the Greco-Jewish cl...

Natan Slifkin explores the complexities surrounding the Seleucid Greek war elephant display at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, using it as a lens to ...

During their service in Iraq following the 2003 invasion, American Jewish soldiers, part of a Chabad initiative, found themselves celebrating Hanukkah in a r...

The region of Goshen, integral to the biblical narrative in parashat Miketz, is explored in terms of its geographical, historical, and cultural significance....

Alice Eve Cohen's play, "Oklahoma Samovar," explores the rich, unlikely history of her Jewish ancestors who settled in Oklahoma during the 1889 Land Run afte...

Australia's Jewish community, deeply influenced by Holocaust survivors and bolstered by a growing number of South African immigrants, faced tragedy at the Bo...

Liel Leibovitz reflects on the persistent resilience of the Jewish people in response to the recent tragic attacks in Bondi Beach, Australia, implying a broa...

The discovery of a unique menorah at an antiques fair in Yaffa provides a fascinating reflection on Jewish history, capturing the essence of both ancient and...

In a fresh exploration of Jewish cultural history, Andrew Silow-Carroll discusses how Yiddish-speaking Jews in Eastern Europe navigated traditions around Chr...

Andrew Silow-Carroll explores Jordan Chad's analysis of how Yiddish-speaking Jews historically engaged with Christmas Eve—a tradition often misconstrued. Cha...