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Jerome Charyn, a prolific and diverse novelist residing in New York, has explored a wide range of historical and literary subjects in his over 50 books, whic...

The text recounts the author's childhood fascination with a cartoon about Benjamin of Tudela, a 12th-century Jewish traveler, and explores their subsequent d...

The Sarajevo Haggadah, a renowned medieval illustrated Hebrew manuscript, is a symbol of resilience and Jewish history that traces its mysterious journey fro...

Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits, a prolific Modern Orthodox thinker, has recently been the focus of renewed attention with the Faith and Freedom Passover Haggadah co...

Dr. Nir Arielli, an Associate Professor of International History at the University of Leeds, talks about his book "From Byron To Bin Laden: A History of Fore...

Dr. Nir Arielli, from the University of Leeds, explores the history of foreign war volunteers in his book "From Byron To Bin Laden." The discussion, featured...

Ilya Kaminsky's poetry collection "Deaf Republic" is a sacred text of the Russian Jewish experience, exploring themes of war, humanity, and resistance in a s...

This episode delves into the stories and myths surrounding Jewish last names, particularly focusing on the often-told tale of names being changed at Ellis Is...

Allan Arkush reflects on the life and influence of Rabbi Avraham Karelitz, known as the Hazon Ish, through the lens of a chance encounter and Benjamin Brown'...

The video explores David's fixation on waging war to take over Jerusalem and build a Temple, while also touching on his past as a admired warrior and husband...

The video explores the relationship between David and Michal as they navigate King Saul's attempts to get David killed, showcasing David as a husband while p...

This video is the second episode in an animated series about King David, focusing on the famous battle between David and Goliath.

In the post-World War II period, Satmar Hasidim published the teachings of the Hatam Sofer with critical lines about the bein ha-shemashot period censored. T...

A critical examination of the Bar Kochba Revolt, exploring the lead figure's controversial reputation as a Jewish hero despite the ultimate failure of the re...

This YouTube video explores the history of Masada, an ancient fortress in Israel with a dark past, detailing the Jewish rebellion against the Romans, culmina...

Between the late 1960s and the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, nearly two million Jews left Russia, Ukraine, and other parts of the Soviet Empire, with sup...

In "Seventy Years in the Desert" by Yael Zerubavel and Pnina Motzafi-Haller, attention is drawn to the complex history and dynamics of Jewish settlement and ...

"Our Man in Beirut" by Matti Friedman sheds light on the little-known Arab Section, an espionage unit that served Israel before and after statehood, comprise...

"Universal Rights and the Particular Jew" by James Loeffler explores the intersection of human rights, Jewish nationalism, and the quest for recognition and ...

Deborah E. Lipstadt's book "The Fire Now" delves into the pressing issue of contemporary anti-Semitism, drawing on her experiences and interactions with fict...

"A Letter to Mama" by Isaac Bashevis Singer tells the story of Sam Metzger, who immigrated to America, built a successful life, but neglected to write to his...

The discussion revolves around the political history related to the biblical figure Queen Esther and her influence on Western politics during moments of grea...

Elias Abraham Rosenberg, a Jewish scholar, briefly became a significant figure in Hawaiian history after ingratiating himself with King David Kalakaua in the...

The video provides a historical perspective on Kabbalah by tracing its origins back to the thirteenth century in northern Spain and discussing its ongoing im...

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture," exploring its...

The article discusses the history and significance of the theremin, the first electronic instrument mass-produced and played without physical contact. Invent...

In the 1830s, France faced a crisis about Enlightenment ideals following the conquest of Algeria. The country was torn between its revolutionary past and a d...

In the podcast "The Origins of the Jews" by the Association for Jewish Studies, scholars from various fields such as history, archaeology, linguistics, and g...

In the book "Intimate Violence," co-author Jeffrey Kopstein explores the occurrence of ethnic violence, using pogroms against Jews in Poland as a case study ...

Jeffrey Kopstein's book "Intimate Violence" examines the phenomenon of ethnic violence, focusing on pogroms against Jews in Poland to understand why such vio...

The author reflects on his time spent browsing used bookstores in Dallas in the 1980s and shares memorable encounters related to finding books like Henry For...

The text discusses the American concept of creating a new Jerusalem on earth, departing from traditional Judeo-Christian beliefs by seeking to establish a mo...

"A Night at the Garden" is a concise documentary capturing the chilling 1939 Nazi-themed rally by the German American Bund at Madison Square Garden, filled w...

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission recently approved a design for a permanent memorial to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragic eve...

The text explores the claim that Abraham Lincoln may have had Jewish ancestry based on a story reported in the Hebrew newspaper Ha-Magid in the 1860s. The st...

The text revolves around a journalist's meeting with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak for an interview discussing his autobiography. The journalist, ...

"Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the Twentieth Century" by James Loeffler explores the history of prominent Jews who supported human rights be...

This text narrates the story of the author's grandmother, Savta, who was born in Yemen and immigrated to Israel, where she was given a Hebraized name. The au...

German-Jewish writer Henryk Broder addressed Germany's Bundestag in January, challenging the right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party for its natio...

Bill McGraw, editor of the Dearborn Historian, was fired following the publication of an article detailing Henry Ford's anti-Semitic legacy. The article was ...

Prof. Yoav Alon delves into his book "The Shaykh of Shaykhs: Mithgal al Fayiz and Tribal Leadership in Modern Jordan," focusing on tribal leadership in Jorda...

Professor Yoav Alon discusses his book "The Shaykh of Shaykhs: Mithgal al Fayiz and Tribal Leadership in Modern Jordan," highlighting tribal leadership in co...

Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav, a founder of Breslov Hasidism in the late 18th century, faced opposition and disputes due to his unique teachings throughout his li...

Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav, a prominent figure in Hasidic Judaism, faced opposition throughout his life for his unique teachings and spiritual path. Born in 17...

Marshall Curry's Oscar-nominated short film, "A Night at the Garden," explores the unsettling 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, attended by 20,000 Am...

This article explores the remarkable and lesser-known story of the writer’s great-grandfather, David Feinstein, a Jewish immigrant who embraced a cowboy's li...

Swiss chard, a versatile and flavorful green, has a long history dating back to ancient times, with references by Aristotle and the Talmud emphasizing its he...

Rabbi Ira Sanders, a significant yet relatively uncelebrated figure in Southern Jewish history, is highlighted in James L. Moses' biography "Just and Righteo...

Graham Phillips believed he had located Moses' grave containing the legendary staff in Petra, Jordan but faced obstacles in excavating it. Meanwhile, scholar...

Yasser Arafat's complex relationships with various factions in the Middle East, particularly with the Iranian revolutionary forces in Lebanon during the 1970...