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A new book by Chris Whipple sheds light on former President Donald Trump's shocking graciousness in the letter he left for President Joe Biden upon leaving o...

Norman Cousins, the influential editor of the Saturday Review, was a passionate advocate for peace and anti-nuclear activism. Although Jewish by birth, Cousi...

Michael Marrus, a prominent Holocaust scholar in Canada, passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to Jewish history through hi...

Franz Kafka, the renowned Czech author known for his works on loneliness and alienation, is revealed in a new translation of his diaries to have had a more n...

This text discusses the controversy surrounding the figure of the Rambam (Maimonides) in Jewish history, questioning whether he was the most controversial pe...

The podcast episode "Eternal Outsider: The Uriel D'Acosta Story" delves into the life of Uriel D'Acosta, a 17th century figure in Amsterdam who was a convers...

Professor Steven Fine of Yeshiva University explores a project focused on the Samaritans, a small group in Israel and Palestine, including a documentary, boo...

In this episode, the focus is on the teachings of Rabbi Elimelech, particularly his work Tzetil and Customs. The discussion explores the differences between ...

The podcast discusses the transformation of the nice Jewish boy Saul/Paul of Tarsus into a Christian apostle, a figure crucial in the development of Christia...

The podcast "Holy Fire: Voices of the Warsaw Ghetto" explores the discovery of the Oneg Shabbos archives in the Warsaw Ghetto, which contained documents meti...

The episode delves into R' Elimelech's association with Lizhensk and the emergence of the Galitziner identity. It explores how Chassidus redefines the role o...

Dr. Omer Einav, a historian at Hadassah Academic College, explores the interactions between Jews and Arabs in Mandatory Palestine through the lens of footbal...

In this episode, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton discusses his foreign policy views and critiques past and current U.S. administrations while highlighting national s...

This episode discusses the challenges faced during the Chanukah story between the Greeks and Jews, exploring the unique aspects of this conflict compared to ...

In this episode of Hebrew Hammer, Yael and Schwab delve into the complexities of Hanukkah, challenging traditional perceptions of the holiday by exploring wh...

Yoram Hazony, President of the Herzl Institute and Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, challenges the relationship between conservatism and liberalism i...

This episode discusses the validation of new ideas in Torah, different forms of opposition to Chassidus, and the historical perception of Chassidus as Sabbat...

This podcast episode delves into the lesser-known stories of two powerful Jewish women in history, Dona Gracia Mendes and Benvenida Abrabanel, who emerged du...

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates Hanukkah with eight stories that shed light on the Jewish world. The podcast features interviews with 102-year-old form...

In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses the critical geopolitical challenges the United States currently faces, highlighting the significance of addressing ...

Despite Charles Lindbergh being remembered for his pioneering transatlantic flight, he was also an antisemite and Nazi sympathizer, as evidenced by his isola...

In the podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the focus is on the intriguing story of Khazaria, an 8th-century pagan kingdom that suppos...

The episode discusses the early life of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizenshk, exploring how a person from the Tiktin area became a prominent leader of Chassidism in G...

The text describes a journey through a slum in a capital city with vivid descriptions of the environment and encounters with various individuals, including a...

The article examines Leonard Cohen's 1973 journey to Israel during the Yom Kippur War, as creatively explored in Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard ...

The book 'Radical Amazement' by Julian E. Zelizer is a biography that chronicles the life and enduring impact of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a major Jewish think...

Shabbetai Tzvi, a 16th-century Jewish mystic and rabbi, gained a significant following among Jews who believed he was the Messiah, encouraged by his supporte...

Professor Jeffrey Herf, in his book "Israel's Moment," examines the diplomatic dynamics that led to the establishment of Israel from 1945 to 1949, highlighti...

This episode discusses the challenge of being involved in conflict and the basic pattern of conflict, briefly outlining the historical events surrounding the...

This episode of The CJN Daily commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS), highlighting its pivotal role in assisting Jewi...

In a Jewish History Nerds podcast episode, the hosts discuss Napoleon's deliberations on whether Jews could be French citizens during the French Revolution. ...

New England merchants in the 19th century, including prominent families like Cabot, Lowell, and Perkins, gained wealth through the China trade. The trade was...

Filmmaker Alon Schwarz's documentary "Tantura" revisits a controversial episode from Israel's War of Independence, examining whether Israeli troops were invo...

The World Cup launching in Qatar prompts Menschwarmers hosts Gabe and James to explore the implications for Jewish fans. They discuss Chuck Blazer, a FIFA ad...

This episode discusses the challenges in understanding Jewish history, particularly focusing on the role of Jewish historians. It notes that early Jewish his...

Josephus Flavius, a significant figure in Jewish history, stands out for his unconventional approach to historiography by not just documenting events but als...

The Berlin Holocaust Memorial, an artistic monument to victims of Nazi atrocities, has unexpectedly become a backdrop for Tinder profile pictures and social ...

"Jewish History Nerds" is a podcast where hosts Yael and Schwab delve into lesser-known aspects of Jewish history, debunking the idea that history is boring....

Felix Frankfurter was the first foreign-born Jew to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1939 under Franklin Roosevelt, embodying the promise of America...

Professor Avner Wishnitzer from Tel Aviv University has written a significant book titled "As Night Falls: Eighteenth-Century Ottoman Cities After Dark," whi...

This episode discusses the challenge of historical objectivity, particularly in the context of Jewish history. It questions whether there are unique factors ...

Elliott and Jonathan Shiff embarked on a poignant journey to the Netherlands to honor their great-uncle, Sgt. Harry Bockner, a Jewish Canadian soldier who pe...

In this episode, Holocaust survivor Robbie Waisman and co-author Susan McClelland discuss their newly awarded book, "Boy From Buchenwald," which aims to educ...

In Germany, the annual remembrance of Kristallnacht is marked under a different name—"November Pogrom"—to better reflect the brutal and violent nature of the...

In this episode, Rabbi Kook's statement about a potential relationship between Spinoza's pantheistic ideas and the teachings of the Besht is explored. The ep...

The episode discusses the efforts of the Jewish community in Alberta to counteract the antisemitic teachings of Jim Keegstra through a unique and ambitious i...

This episode of The CJN Daily, now called The Honourable Menschen, celebrates the lives and contributions of several notable Jewish Canadians who have recent...

Yona Eichenbaum reflects on the profound connection she maintains with her late mother-in-law, Rachel, through cherished household items like Farberware pots...

This article delves into the complex history of Adidas, a global sportswear giant with roots entangled in Nazi Germany, as it belatedly severed ties with Kan...

Exploring the roots of free market thought, the article delves into how early Christianity's emphasis on heavenly over earthly wealth laid foundations for ec...