Forward
Poland’s Jewish museum director returns, 7 years after being pushed out by nationalist politics
26 Feb
Dariusz Stola has been reinstated as director of the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, seven years after being ousted by Poland's then-na...
26 Feb
JTA
Why was Tucker Carlson pushing for DNA testing for Jews? What to know about the ‘Khazar’ theory that antisemites can’t shake.
26 Feb
Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Mike Huckabee brought the discredited Khazar theory back into discussion, raising concerns about antisemitism. Carlson...
26 Feb
JTA
Poland’s Jewish museum director returns, 7 years after being pushed out by nationalist politics
26 Feb
Dariusz Stola, the first director of the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, has been reappointed after being ousted by Poland's previous n...
26 Feb
Tablet
Paper Dragon
26 Feb
Henry Gao critically examines narratives surrounding China's alleged success in global trade, challenging the notion that China is outpacing the United State...
26 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Need for Regime Change in Iran
25 Feb
The article discusses Iran's dramatic transformation from a pro-Western monarchy under the Shah to the radical Islamist regime established after the 1979 rev...
25 Feb
Unpacked
The Religious Vision Fueling Israel’s Settlement Debate
25 Feb
The video delves into the religious and ideological motivations behind Israel's settlement movement, tracing its roots to the theological and philosophical c...
25 Feb
Sapir
Our Soviet Jewry Moment: Bring Them Home — Now
25 Feb
The rally described in the article, held at the National Mall, marks a pivotal moment likened to the Soviet Jewry movement of the past, mobilizing support fo...
25 Feb
Sapir
‘A Swinging Bunch of People’ No Longer
25 Feb
Sammy Davis Jr., a prominent entertainer and one of America's most famous converts to Judaism, exemplified a time when Jewish culture was seen as 'cool' in p...
25 Feb
Sapir
The Future is Sephardic
25 Feb
As American Jews reflect on what some call their "Golden Age," there's a growing divergence between Ashkenazi and Sephardic visions of the future. Historical...
25 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Incense Jewish History in the Torah Tetsaveh
25 Feb
The video explores the significance of incense in Jewish history, as described in the Torah portion Tetsaveh. It delves into the spiritual and cultural impor...
25 Feb
Unpacked
If Ashkenazi Jews Came From Israel, Why Do They Look European?
24 Feb
This video addresses the common question regarding the European appearance of Ashkenazi Jews, despite their origins in Israel. The discussion delves into the...
24 Feb
Forward
Indiana Jews race to reclaim a synagogue that shaped the Reform movement
24 Feb
In Lafayette, Indiana, a campaign to reclaim the historic 1867 synagogue of Ahavas Achim is underway, reflecting a significant chapter in the Reform movement...
24 Feb
JTA
Documentary about Jews killed by their Polish neighbors after the Holocaust could be banned in Poland
24 Feb
"Among Neighbors," a documentary by Yoav Potash, explores the tragic story of five Jews murdered by their Polish neighbors in Gniewoszów, Poland, six months ...
24 Feb
Future of Jewish
Israel is what happens when you run out of places to go.
24 Feb
Ido Singer's essay delves into the persistent displacement and resilience of Jewish communities throughout history, addressing the oft-posed question, "Why d...
24 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Tekhelet Jewish History in the Torah Tetsaveh
24 Feb
The video explores the significance of Tekhelet, a specific blue dye mentioned in the Torah portion of Tetsaveh. Tekhelet has a profound historical and relig...
24 Feb
Forward
German anti-Zionist group's plan to protest at Buchenwald memorial over kaffiyeh ban sparks outrage
24 Feb
A German anti-Zionist group's intent to protest at the Buchenwald memorial against a ban on pro-Palestinian symbols, like the kaffiyeh, has sparked widesprea...
24 Feb
Forward
Why Walter Benjamin was all things to all people
23 Feb
Walter Benjamin, a seminal 20th-century thinker, remains difficult to categorize due to his interdisciplinary approach and refusal to fully conform to any id...
23 Feb
Forward
Benjamin Disraeli once saved Britain's monarchy — the current one may be beyond repair
23 Feb
Benjamin Disraeli, the first and only Jewish Prime Minister of Great Britain, played a pivotal role in revitalizing the British monarchy by forging a persona...
23 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Robes of the HIgh Priest Jewish History in the Torah Tetsaveh
23 Feb
The video explores the detailed description of the High Priest's garments as outlined in the Torah portion Tetsaveh, highlighting their symbolic and spiritua...
23 Feb
Forward
He may have been the world’s most famous mime, but in this play, he won't shut up
22 Feb
"Marcel on the Train" is a new play that delves into the pre-fame life of famed mime Marcel Marceau, focusing on his courageous efforts during World War II t...
22 Feb
Forward
US soldier who protected Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor
22 Feb
Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, an American soldier credited with saving 200 Jewish lives during World War II, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in...
22 Feb
Hadassah
Bill Aron’s Lens on 50 Years of Jewish Life
22 Feb
Over five decades, street photographer Bill Aron has documented diverse aspects of Jewish life globally, capturing moments ranging from joyous celebrations t...
22 Feb
Unpacked
Before Israel, These Jewish Militias Were Enemies
22 Feb
In the era preceding the establishment of the State of Israel, various Jewish militias operated under British rule with differing objectives and strategies, ...
22 Feb
The Beinart Notebook
"We are not wanted there."
22 Feb
Sabri Jiryis, a key Palestinian intellectual, has significantly influenced the discourse on Zionism and Palestinian national rights. Founding al-Ard, he cham...
22 Feb
Jewdicious
Jews and Autoimmune Disease: Ancestry Solves the Mystery
22 Feb
Jewish populations, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent, experience higher rates of autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, lupus, and Crohn's, largely ...
22 Feb
The Free Press
Things Worth Remembering: The Day Jesse Jackson Asked for Forgiveness
20 Feb
In his weekly column, Eli Lake highlights a moment in history following the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson at 84. Lake draws attention to Jacks...
20 Feb
Jewish Review of Books
Fiddler, Repeated
20 Feb
Daniel B. Schwartz reflects on the persistent allure of "Fiddler on the Roof," a musical that blends Jewish and American cultural elements to retell Sholem A...
20 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
The Spiritual and Musical Journey of a Medieval Convert
20 Feb
Ovadya the Convert is a fascinating figure from the medieval period, whose spiritual and musical journey represents a significant moment in Jewish history. H...
20 Feb
Future of Jewish
The Soldier Who Refused to Hand Jews to the Nazis
20 Feb
The article chronicles the heroism of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds during World War II, highlighting his moral courage when he refused to identif...
20 Feb
Forward
The Jesse Jackson I knew didn't just repent toward Jews — he became a hero for us
19 Feb
In this heartfelt tribute, Rabbi Marc Schneier reflects on his personal relationship with the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, highlighting the latter's signific...
19 Feb
Forward
Rembrandt has been hailed for his love of the Jewish people — was it all a myth?
19 Feb
Rembrandt's relationship with Jews, often touted as an example of philosemitism, is reexamined in a new exhibition at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. The exhib...
19 Feb
Unpacked
The Shocking Origins of the IDF No One Talks About
19 Feb
The video details the formation of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) by examining the complex evolution of Jewish defense groups prior to Israel's statehood. I...
19 Feb
The Beinart Notebook
A Palestinian History of Zionism
19 Feb
Peter Beinart highlights an upcoming discussion with Sabri Jiryis, a prominent Palestinian intellectual whose work over the past fifty years has focused on u...
19 Feb
18forty
How Generosity Built the Synagogue
19 Feb
Exploring the evolution of Jewish worship from the Mishkan to contemporary synagogues, the article examines how acts of kindness have been a core function of...
19 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Sa'adia Gaon Jewish History in the Torah Terumah
19 Feb
The video explores the historical and theological contributions of Sa'adia Gaon, a prominent Jewish thinker, in the context of the Torah portion Terumah. Sa'...
19 Feb
Forward
Rediscovering the ‘Dybbuk’ composer Henokh Kon
19 Feb
Eve Sicular explores the rediscovery of Henokh Kon, a prolific Yiddish composer celebrated for his scores in classic films like "The Dybbuk." Kon thrived in ...
19 Feb
Tablet
The Great Jewish Manuscript Sell-Off
19 Feb
David Sclar discusses the problematic decision by cultural institutions, like the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), to sell rare Hebrew manuscripts and hist...
19 Feb
JTA
Quietly sold by Jewish library, letter by famed 18th-century rabbi surfaces at auction, fetching $400,000
18 Feb
Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, widely known as Ramchal, was an influential 18th-century Jewish thinker whose handwritten letters have become highly coveted artifacts....
18 Feb
JTA
A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region
18 Feb
The collapse of the abandoned Beth Israel Synagogue in Pennsylvania's coal region marks a poignant moment for the Jewish community, reflecting a broader narr...
18 Feb
Forward
Like Trump, Hitler also wanted to build monuments to himself — so did Franco, Gaddafi and Alexander the Great
18 Feb
The article explores how historical figures and leaders have sought to immortalize themselves through monumental architecture, drawing parallels between Adol...
18 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
The Menorah Jewish History in the Torah Terumah
18 Feb
Rabbi Henry Abramson explores the historical and symbolic significance of the menorah, primarily through its first appearance in the Torah in the portion of ...
18 Feb
Future of Jewish
Why Gaza's Destruction Needed to Happen
18 Feb
Vanessa Berg's essay argues that the destruction in Gaza can be seen as a necessary step towards breaking its cycle of violence perpetuated by Hamas governan...
18 Feb
Lehrhaus
The Essence of Education
18 Feb
Glenn Dynner's book, "The Light of Learning: Hasidism in Poland on the Eve of the Holocaust," as reviewed by Jon Kelsen, explores the pivotal role of Hasidic...
18 Feb
Hadassah
Matti Friedman on Hannah Senesh and Israeli Resilience
17 Feb
Matti Friedman, renowned journalist and author, will discuss his latest book, "Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe," which examines the life o...
17 Feb
Jewish Review of Books
Toys R Us?
17 Feb
Jenna Weissman Joselit explores the Jewish contributions to the American toy industry through Ydessa Hendeles' art installation and Michael Kimmel's book, "P...
17 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
The Theodotus Inscription Jewish History in the Torah Terumah
17 Feb
The Theodotus Inscription is an important archaeological artifact that provides insight into ancient Jewish communities and synagogues. Discussed primarily i...
17 Feb
The Beinart Notebook
The Closing of the Establishment Jewish Mind
16 Feb
The upcoming Zoom discussion, hosted by the Beinart Notebook, will feature Sabri Jiryis, a prominent Palestinian intellectual. Jiryis played a key role in fo...
16 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
Temples in Antiquity Jewish History in the Torah Terumah
16 Feb
The video "Temples in Antiquity Jewish History in the Torah Terumah" explores the significance and historical context of temples in ancient Judaism, as descr...
16 Feb
18forty
Three New Jewish Books to Read
15 Feb
Jewish literature is thriving, as depicted in Rivka Bennun Kay's review of three compelling new books. "Beyond Dispute" by Daniel Taub emphasizes healthy deb...
15 Feb
Forward
Why a forgotten teacher’s grave became a Jewish pilgrimage site
15 Feb
In Rochester, New York, the grave of Rabbi Yechiel Meir Burgeman, a humble Polish-born teacher who passed away in 1938, has unexpectedly become a site of pil...
15 Feb