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AJC Passport's recent episode features Dina Siegel Vann discussing the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the AMIA building in Buenos Aires and Argentina's c...

A survey by the Pew Research Center revealed that non-Jewish Americans lack knowledge about Judaism, scoring poorly on questions related to Jewish history, p...

The Jewish Peoples School of Montreal, known as the Folks Shule, was founded in response to the unique cultural and historical circumstances in Montreal, whe...

Allan Arkush reflects on his familial ties to Kiev through his grandparents, Shmuel and Minnie Squire, whose lives were deeply rooted in the Kiev guberniya b...

Alan Lomax, a prominent figure in ethnomusicology, was part of a network of scholars, including German Jewish pioneers, who were instrumental in the field's ...

The podcast episode discusses the golden age of Jewish boxing, highlighting prominent boxers like Barney Ross and Sammy Luftspring. Special guest Lou Eisen s...

The text discusses the significance of the publication of Prairie Fire by the Weather Underground in 1974, comparing it to The Port Huron Statement and refle...

Jeffrey Epstein, known for his infamous financial dealings and connections with prominent figures, hailed from a modest middle-class Jewish background in Sea...

This episode of Israel Policy Pod explores the intersection of archaeology and politics in Israel and the West Bank, focusing on the controversial use of arc...

The text delves into the author's reflections on his Jewish heritage and experiences at Harvard University, juxtaposing his family's history as Hebrew teache...

Yiddish has become an official minority language in Sweden due to its historical presence in the country since the 18th century and its connection to the Jew...

In the "Jews Across America" episode 187, the podcast celebrates the diversity of Jewish life in the United States. Guests include Blair Braverman, a Jewish ...

The article explores the parallels between the narratives of Kayin's murder of Hevel and Korah's rebellion against Moshe and Aharon. Both stories involve the...

Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land, edited by Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik and others from Yeshiva University, delves into the profound influence of the Hebre...

Shane Baker, a theater director, shares his unique journey into Yiddish theater and his mission to rejuvenate this historic artistic form in the city. Suppor...

Shane Baker, a theater director and creator, shares his journey into Yiddish theater and his mission to revitalize this historic artistic tradition in the ci...

Vasily Grossman, a Soviet Jewish author known for his commitment to truth and humanistic ideals, engaged in acts of defiance against the repressive Soviet re...

"In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" is a significant literary work by Delmore Schwartz that captures the process of its creation and its impact on a new intel...

The text discusses the author's experiences visiting Yemen in the 1980s, particularly focusing on documenting the lives of the Jewish communities there throu...

In "Jacob & Esau: Jewish European History Between Nation and Empire," Malachi Haim Hacohen explores the enduring rivalry between Jacob and Esau as a lens for...

"The Birobidzhan Affair: A Yiddish Writer in Siberia" explores the tragic story of Israel Emiot, a Yiddish poet who believed in the Soviet project to create ...

Ken Krimstein, an illustrator and graphic novelist, talks about his new book "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" in an episode of the Te...

Ken Krimstein, an illustrator and graphic novelist, talks about his new book "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" on the Tel Aviv Review....

The text discusses the misconception that past Jewish marriages were primarily utilitarian, with strict gender roles. Through examples like Glückel of Hameln...

The text explores the misconceptions surrounding Jewish marriages in the past, challenging the notion that they were strictly utilitarian and devoid of love....

Professor Deborah Lipstadt's book, "Antisemitism: Here and Now," addresses the global rise of antisemitism, particularly in the United States, prompting conc...

The text discusses the historical connection between Jewish immigrants, particularly anarchists, and the labor movement in America during the late 19th and e...

Amidst rising anti-Semitism and a decline in Jewish literacy, the issue of conversion has become a contentious topic among Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox...

The text delves into the relationship between religion, time, and change within Jewish thought, particularly challenging the notion that religiosity inherent...

This text grapples with the challenging question of why bad things happen to good people, a central issue in Jewish theology. Despite the belief in a benevol...

The text describes the author's deep connection to New York City, particularly his father's stories of Jewish Brooklyn and its gangster legends. The author's...

Stephanie Halpern and Leo Greenbaum from the YIVO archives discuss the institute's role in safeguarding Jewish history through 23 million historical items. Y...

Stephanie Halpern and Leo Greenbaum from the YIVO archives explore the extensive collection of 23 million objects that capture the history of the Jewish peop...

Allan Arkush reflects on the significance of a book he discovered at the Brandeis Book Stall in Brookline, Massachusetts: Jacob Katz's "The Shabbes Goy: A St...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman explore the implications of Gideon Saar's rise, an ultra-Orthodox boycott endangering a glass factory, a...

The Vatican has recently decided to open the papal archives of Pope Pius XII, sparking hope among historians to uncover information about the Catholic Church...

In the poem "Good Flies Out of its Prison" by Abe Mezrich, elements from the Book of Ruth are explored. It touches upon Moses being denied water by the Moabi...

Shakespeare's character Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice" has sparked scholarly debate about his identity and symbolism. Despite being perceived as a stere...

This episode of Unorthodox features journalist Matti Friedman discussing his book "Spies of No Country," which tells the story of Mizrahi Jews who became und...

In episode 181 of Unorthodox, journalist Matti Friedman discusses his book 'Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel', focusing on the True s...

Between 1939 and 1941, Hollywood made a series of films with a strong anti-Nazi message, defying typical entertainment norms. MGM's "The Mortal Storm" stood ...

The article examines the Auschwitz exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, highlighting how it uses modern displays and artifacts to challen...

In 1973, on Yom Kippur, Col. Avigdor Ben-Gal observed a massive Syrian military buildup on the Golan Heights, alerting Israeli leadership to the imminent thr...

At a Shabbat dinner in Istanbul with the Konfino family overlooking the Bosporus, various eggplant dishes were served, including eggplant caviar and a Jewish...

The Yemenite Children Affair is explored in the context of Mizrahi Jewish history in Israel, where between 1948 and 1954, numerous babies of Mizrahi immigran...

In "Who Lost Russia?", Masha Gessen delves into the origins of Russia's post-communism path, shedding light on key factors shaping the country's trajectory. ...

In the midst of World War II and the impending Nazi threat, Jewish communities in Eretz Israel turned to deep-seated mystical practices, including practical ...

The text discusses the author's journey in studying Jewish illuminated manuscripts and the significance of animal symbolism in Jewish art. The author recount...

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the intersection of Jewish-American and African-American cultural, economic, and intellectual histories, highlighting the connecti...

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the interconnected histories of Jewish-Americans and African-Americans in the United States, focusing on cultural, economic, and i...