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In Havana, a group wedding marked the resurgence of Cuba's Jewish community after facing challenges post-revolution. The community, once thriving with synago...

After the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, a reflection on H. Leyvik's Yiddish poem "The Wolf," written in 1920, becomes hauntingly relevant. The poem depicts ...

Allan Arkush reflects on his experiences teaching Jewish history at the Nevele Grand Hotel's Elderhostel program, sharing insights into stories from Elderhos...

The text discusses the pivotal events of 1948, including the creation of Israel, the promulgation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Genoci...

Simon Levis Sullam's book, "The Italian Executioners: The Genocide of the Jews of Italy," challenges the notion that Italy was peripheral to the Holocaust by...

During the Cold War, Soviet Jews and dissidents used Christmas trees as a form of resistance against Communist oppression, which included a ban on religious ...

In 1919, Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann met with Emir Faisal, a key figure in the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire, leading to an agreement where Arabs ...

The article delves into the alleged assassination attempt on the philosopher Baruch Spinoza, speculated to have been orchestrated by a member of the Portugue...

The book "Lenin and Maimonides" explores the complex relationship between Judaism and Bolshevism through the lens of literature, history, and ideology. It de...

Chad Alan Goldberg and Eliyahu Stern present contrasting perspectives on the Jewish experience with modernity. Goldberg's "Modernity and the Jews in Western ...

British playwright Harold Pinter, known for his groundbreaking works like "The Birthday Party" and "The Caretaker," expressed strong support for Israel despi...

In "Confusion and Illusions: 1939," authors Jehuda Reinharz and Yaacov Shavit discuss the challenges faced by Jewish leaders in Europe, the United States, an...

Mark R. Cohen's book delves into the historical partnership between Yeshua and Khalluf, two Jewish merchants in the 11th century, as revealed through documen...

In "A Deadly Legacy: German Jews and the Great War," Tim Grady explores the complex role of German Jews during World War I. Highlighting how more than 12,000...

The text discusses the rise of digital anti-Semitism, focusing on the evolution from ironic online memes to dangerous ideologies that fuel acts of violence l...

Pittsburgh's Jewish community, particularly in Squirrel Hill, was deeply affected by the tragic events of October 27, 2018, when a gunman attacked the Tree o...

The Tate Modern's retrospective on Anni Albers commemmorates the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus movement and celebrates Albers' contributions as a pioneeri...

Exploring the origins of surnames among Ashkenazi Jews, the article reveals that these names, often shared with non-Jews, do not necessarily indicate past co...

The nostalgic allure of the Borscht Belt and its renowned Catskills resorts is vividly reminisced through their signature all-you-can-eat Jewish meals, as hi...

"The Silence of Malka" is a graphic novel set in a Jewish settlement in Argentina at the end of the 19th century, featuring a golem created to help a struggl...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the impact of George H.W. Bush on the Middle East and US-Israel relations, the concerning findin...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into the world of Jewish superstitions, from the evil eye to wedding customs, and explore their origins and mo...

Rav Avraham Yitzchak Kook, in a responsum to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Pines, justifies the establishment of Jewish militias, self-defense, and a sovereign Jewish ...

The text discusses the complex relationship between the author and his college acquaintance Kenneth, focusing on Kenneth's stepfather, Mr. Siegel, who was di...

Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's father-in-law, Shlomo Naftali Hertz Jonas, lamented the absence of Judah Maccabee in prayers during Hanukkah, emphasizing Maccabee's imp...

Derek Penslar, a Professor of Jewish History at Harvard University, discusses his upcoming book on Theodor Herzl, exploring the fine line between eccentricit...

Derek Penslar, a Jewish history professor at Harvard University, delves into the charismatic nature of Theodor Herzl, the founder of Zionism, in his upcoming...

George H.W. Bush, the 41st U.S. president, died at 94, leaving behind a complex legacy with the Jewish community. Despite strained relations during his presi...

In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Jeffrey S. Gurock explores a hypothetical scenario where the outcome of World W...

In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Yeshiva University's Jeffrey S. Gurock explores a counterfactual scenario where...

The text discusses the theme of navigating cultural identities and historical allegiances, highlighting the story of the York Massacre in 1190 and the poetry...

Rabbis discussing politics in sermons is a topic of debate among scholars. Some argue that rabbis should approach political topics cautiously and humbly, spe...

Historian Gil Troy has published an expanded version of Arthur Hertzberg's renowned anthology on Zionist thought, titled "The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the ...

Gil Troy responds to Allan Arkush's review of his book "The Zionist Ideas," emphasizing the mischaracterization of his interpretation of Theodor Herzl's Zion...

In 2018, there was a discussion about Jewish children's books, noting a lack of stand-out Jewish picture books but a rise in engaging older-kid books with Je...

In a poignant reflection on the Holocaust, Lilly Maier recounts the reunion of an elderly Viennese man, Arthur Kern, with his childhood home in Vienna after ...

In a tale of the American dream intertwined with crime, Sid Luckman emerges as a football legend in the 1940s, quarterbacking the Chicago Bears to multiple N...

The author reflects on their upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, which will be different as they recently discovered their descent from Mayflower passengers a...

The Torah portion focusing on Rachel and Leah's rivalry and their roles in building the House of Israel is explored in relation to the biblical narratives of...

In 1933, Adolf Hitler, then Chancellor of Germany, publicly fraternized with Rosie Bernile Nienau, a seven-year-old Jewish girl known as "The Führer's Child....

Professor Meir Zamir from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev discusses his book "The Secret Anglo-French War in the Middle East: Intelligence and Decolonizat...

Prof. Meir Zamir from Ben-Gurion University discusses British intelligence operations in the Middle East from 1940-1948 in his book "The Secret Anglo-French ...

In this heartfelt narrative, a daughter reflects on her World War II veteran father's belated receipt of military medals, highlighting their family bonds str...

The article reflects on the experiences of German and Austrian Jews in 1938 leading up to Kristallnacht, as depicted in the 1938Projekt online exhibit by the...

During the four days of Kristallnacht in 1938, violence erupted in small villages like Nentershausen in Hessen, Germany. The pogroms were prompted by the ass...

Austria is commemorating the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, a significant event during which nearly all of Vienna's synagogues were destroyed, leading to...

The Talmudic text Tractate Menachot raises questions about the details of meal offerings, particularly regarding the use of oil in their preparation. The Tal...

This article provides a poignant visual journey through the Jewish history of Pittsburgh, particularly focusing on the Tree of Life congregation and its surr...

During the early 20th century, Canada saw a significant increase in its Jewish population due to the arrival of Russian and Eastern European immigrants, who ...

Frida Kahlo's unique wardrobe, filled with sumptuous fabrics and intricate accessories, served as a powerful form of self-expression and a way to confront he...