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Bennie Roth, an airplane mechanic, made history as the first Jew to set foot on Antarctica during Commander Richard Byrd's expedition in 1928. Despite facing...

Rabbi Wittenstein discusses his father's career at NASA during its groundbreaking era, focusing on his contributions to the Apollo 8 mission, while also expl...

Alexander Baron, a Jewish war novelist born Joseph Alexander Bernstein, gained acclaim for his war trilogy, notably "From the City, From the Plough," which r...

"The Marilyn Conspiracy" play at the Park Theatre explores the theory that Marilyn Monroe was murdered. The story revolves around seven individuals present a...

The text reflects on historical struggles for Jewish representation and rights in British politics, focusing on the case of Baron Lionel de Rothschild in the...

Robert Rotenberg's latest novel, 'What We Buried,' blends historical fiction with contemporary themes, highlighting a long-overlooked Nazi massacre in Italy ...

Author Robert Rotenberg discusses his latest crime novel, 'What We Buried,' which delves into a Nazi massacre in Italy during World War II and its contempora...

Author A.J. Jacobs revisits Unorthodox to discuss his new book, where he endeavors to live entirely by the original meaning of the U.S. Constitution. The con...

Rabbi Mordechai Weiss leads a virtual tour of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, delving into its history and significance.

The 92nd Street Y has digitized over 400 historical lectures from the last 75 years, which are now accessible for free on their website thanks to a grant fro...

Harry Schimmelman abandoned his family in the South Bronx in 1920, prompting his wife Sarah to seek help from the National Desertion Bureau (NDB), an agency ...

The article recounts a challenging hike along the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, showcasing its rugged beauty and wild landscapes, reminiscent of the edge of ...

The Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre in London has initiated a program to teach Jewish history in non-Jewish schools, with over 1,000 students benefiting f...

The video delves into the untold stories of Gamliel Cohen and Isaac Shoshan, two brave Israeli spies who played a crucial role in gathering intelligence for ...

The National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan, founded by Father Charles Coughlin, a once-popular radio personality who spread antisemitic ...

Benny Morris, a renowned Israeli historian, shares his candid and thought-provoking perspectives on Israel's historical and political dynamics in a new 18 Qu...

Jewish World War II soldier Nathan Baskind from Pittsburgh, initially declared missing in action after being critically wounded in battle, was finally laid t...

Prof. Jeffrey Herf discusses how antisemitism manifests through right-wing, left-wing, and Islamist ideologies, exploring their common ground and unique char...

Benny Morris, a seminal figure among Israeli historians, discusses his evolving views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting his disillusionment wit...

In the 1940s, Jewish scholars at YIVO in New York planned a museum called "Muzey fun di alte heyman" focusing on the Jews of Eastern Europe, as they realized...

Future of Jewish, a publication, aims to provide in-depth understanding and knowledge about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. It offers unique perspecti...

During World War II, Gilberto Bosques, as head of the Mexican Consulate in France, played a crucial role in helping leftists and Jews escape persecution by i...

Exploration of the settlement history of Jews in Bordeaux, France from the 4th to the 19th century in preparation for a Kosher River Cruise, without overt pr...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into his family's history, focusing on his father's impactful college experiences and his parents' meeting, which played a piv...

The essay explores the Palestinian perspective of the Nakba, the displacement of approximately 750,000 Arabs during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. It questions t...

Jonathan Silver and Rabbi Shlomo Brody continue their discussion on Jewish military ethics, focusing this time on the ethical considerations and historical p...

"The Piano Player of Budapest" by Roxanne de Bastion is a touching account of her grandfather Stephen, a Hungarian composer and musician known as the Piano P...

The Promised Podcast discusses the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with concerns over potential large-scale conflict and the challenges fac...

Jews have a long history in Arab countries, predating the Arab conquests. In 1948, over 870,000 Jews lived in the Middle East and North Africa, but by 1958, ...

The text discusses the role of religion on the battlefield. It likely covers topics such as the influence of faith on soldiers, the role of chaplains in the ...

Rabbi Benjamin Yablok of Teaneck, New Jersey, holds a unique collection of Jewish historical treasures in his home, ranging from Temple times to the present ...

For those seeking intellectually stimulating summer reads, OU Press suggests the following titles: "The Return to Zion" by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik prese...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss their top recommendations for summer entertainment, from TV shows like 'The Bear' and 'Industry' to the thou...

The text discusses how certain intellectuals and academics have historically viewed working-class and rural Americans as threats to American society and demo...

The article reflects on the Jewish people's historical struggles with external conflicts and internal turmoil, drawing parallels between the Israelites' jour...

An upcoming online conference titled "Yiddish and the Holocaust: New Approaches" seeks to emphasize the importance of incorporating Yiddish language and cult...

David Shrayer-Petrov, a refusenik from the Soviet Union who found literary freedom in America, passed away at 88 after facing antisemitic persecution. Howard...

The article describes a cycling trip through Lower Silesia, Poland, with The Slow Cyclist travel company. The author, inspired by his family ties to Poland, ...

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reflects on the significance of Juneteenth, marking the day the last slaves in the Confederacy were freed in Galve...

"The Gaon Code" by Rytis Sabas is a gripping novel intertwining Russian mobsters, Mossad agents, and an 18th-century Lithuanian rabbi known as the Vilna Gaon...

In Chapter 11 of "On Call," the narrator, a second-year resident in the ICU, expresses reluctance toward interacting with Jewish patients. Assigned to Room 2...

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, a Limmud FSU weekend festival recently brought together 200 Ukrainian Jews in the relatively safe city of Uzhhorod for Jewis...

During WWII, while the Gestapo rounded up Jews in other European countries, the Danish Jews had a different fate. In October 1943, after a tip-off from a Ger...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Ian Gribbin, a Reform party candidate, who expressed views suggesting that Britain should have accepted Hit...

Geoffrey Levin, Assistant Professor at Emory University, discusses the overlooked history of American Jewish dissent regarding Israel in his book "Our Palest...

Aaron Zeitlin delves into his father Hillel Zeitlin's philosophical and theological perspectives on Jewish history, emphasizing the unique national identity ...

At 98 years old, Dick Van Dyke recently won a Daytime Emmy, making him the oldest recipient, sparking reflections on his iconic career, notably his lead role...

Dr. Roni Mikel-Arieli's research explores the complex dynamics of Holocaust memory in apartheid South Africa, where Jews navigated a nuanced racial status. T...

In "1974: A Personal History" by Francine Prose, the author reflects on her brief, intense relationship with antiwar activist Tony Russo in the 1970s, set ag...

Jewish studies scholars in Ukraine are showcasing resilience and dedication amidst the ongoing crises in their country, highlighting valuable lessons for the...