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In medieval Ashkenaz, Jewish communities played a significant role in commerce and economic life, navigating both opportunities and restrictions imposed by C...

In this latest Jewish History Lab Report, insights from a recent trip to Israel are shared, highlighting significant historical sites and contemporary cultur...

Eldad the Danite emerged in the 9th century with tales of an independent Jewish kingdom possibly surviving beyond the historical memory of the Jewish exile. ...

The lecture dives into the role of takkanot, or communal enactments, in shaping the social and religious life of Medieval Ashkenazic communities. These takka...

At the Project Witness Conference in February 2025, a comprehensive lecture was delivered examining the enduring and evolving themes of antisemitic ideology ...

The lecture explores the historical circumstances that allowed Jews to settle in medieval Ashkenaz, a region encompassing parts of present-day Germany and no...

The lecture delves into the origins of Ashkenazi Jews, tracing their historical and geographic journey from early settlement in the Rhineland around the year...

The video explores the history and cultural integration of Eurafrican Jews in the Caribbean. It examines the unique Jewish communities that emerged as a resu...

The Radhanite traders were Jewish merchants active during the 9th century, known for their expansive travel networks that connected the Western and Eastern w...

The movement of Jewish populations to the Caribbean and North America is a fascinating chapter in Jewish diasporic history. Often driven by economic opportun...

In this insightful exploration of the third and fourth centuries, the video delves into the roles of the Nehutei, the brave rabbis who traversed between the ...

The mini-documentary directed by Boaz Abramson focuses on the unique experience of a Kosher River Cruise through the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean, schedu...

The new online course, "The Saga of Sephardic Jewry," offered by historian Henry Abramson, delves into the rich history and cultural contributions of Sephard...

In this update from the Jewish History Lab, Dr. Henry Abramson discusses his plans for 2025, including ongoing educational initiatives that explore key perio...

The Koren Mikraot Hadorot is a groundbreaking series of Torah commentaries recently published by Koren Publishers. This innovative multi-volume work presents...

Benjamin of Tudela was a 12th-century Jewish explorer whose travels took him across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Known for his diary, which pr...

This video explores the complexities of crypto-Jewish identities that emerged after the persecutions and forced conversions of 1391, often framed within the ...

The video "The Sephardic Diaspora: The New World" explores the experiences of Sephardic Jews who fled the Iberian Peninsula during the late 15th and early 16...

This video focuses on the Sefardic diaspora with a particular emphasis on the city of Safed in the 16th century and the influential Jewish mystic, Rabbi Mosh...

The video explores the Jewish roots of the tradition of wearing yellow ribbons to protest against hostage-taking and express solidarity, a practice noticeabl...

Henry Abramson's lecture on "Introduction to The Spanish Inquisition: Medieval Antisemitism" provides an insightful exploration of the factors leading to the...

Dr. Henry Abramson offers an inviting video message from Jerusalem, addressing students and enthusiasts of Jewish history. He introduces a series of scholarl...

The video "8. Disputations and the Pogroms of 1391" delves into the significant historical events that occurred in medieval Spain, impacting the Jewish commu...

The role of Caribbean Jews in the spread of chocolate production is an often overlooked chapter of Jewish and Caribbean history. Jewish communities, particul...

This lecture explores the historical controversies surrounding Moses Maimonides, a seminal figure in Sephardic Jewry and Jewish philosophy. Known for his rol...

This video delves into the Sephardic Diaspora in Europe, exploring the historical movement and influence of Sephardic Jews across the continent. It provides ...

The Lander College for Men is hosting its inaugural annual breakfast, offering an opportunity for supporters and the community to gather and engage with the ...

Dr. Andrew Porwancher's intriguing research argues for the possibility that Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, may have be...

The upcoming Kosher River Cruise to the Lesser Antilles, scheduled for January 2025, promises a unique Jewish cultural experience through a sailing expeditio...

The lecture on Maimonides, part of the "History of Sephardic Jewry" series, delves into the life and influence of Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, a preeminent mediev...

In part II of a lecture series on the Jews of Al Andalus, the rich history and cultural flourish of Sephardic Jewry during the Muslim rule of Spain is explor...

The shtender, a simple yet significant fixture in Jewish history, holds a special place as a personal stand, often used in synagogues and study halls for pra...

This video features a response by a scholar to the remarks of J-P Himka regarding Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky's relationship with the Jewish community dur...

The video reflects on recent violent incidents in Amsterdam as a potential warning of the rising antisemitism in Europe, drawing a parallel with Jewish parti...

The Bordeaux Synagogue, one of the significant Jewish historical landmarks in France, is a notable stop on the Kosher River Cruises' itinerary to the Bordeau...

The video highlights a visit to the small 19th-century synagogue in Libourne, France, as part of Kosher River Cruises' itinerary through Bordeaux. This synag...

The video features an edited class discussion that delves into the historical context of "Orhot Tsadikim," a seminal work of Jewish ethical literature from t...

The question of Christopher Columbus's Jewish ancestry has been a topic of scholarly discussion, recently invigorated by new DNA research findings. This upda...

On the anniversary of October 7, an event at Lander College for Men entitled "Faith in Times of Crisis" featured reflections on Jewish resilience throughout ...

The early period of Al-Andalus, often referred to as the 'Golden Age of Spanish Jewry,' was a significant time in the history of Sephardic Jews. During this ...

The lecture on "Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain Part II" delves into the history and experiences of Jewish communities during the Visigothic rule in the Iber...

The video explores the formation of the Alliance Israélite Universelle (AIU), a pivotal Jewish organization established in 1860 aimed at promoting Jewish sol...

The lecture delves into the early Jewish experience in Visigothic Spain, focusing on the perceptions held by early Church fathers and the implications of the...

The video provides a comprehensive lecture on the history of Sephardic Jewry, tracing their journey from the ancient period to modern times. The lecture cove...

The video explores the unique history of Jewish involvement in the wine industry, particularly focusing on the Bordeaux region. It delves into the role Jews ...

Napoleon's 1808 Imperial Decree was an effort to assimilate and regulate the Jewish population in post-revolutionary France by mandating that Jews adopt fixe...

This video, part of the Jewish History Lab series by Henry Abramson, delves into four key survival strategies that the Jewish community developed during the ...

In this video, the narrator explores the historical context of Napoleon's engagement with the Jewish communities of France during the early 19th century. Foc...

The video discusses a brief list of events associated with the Talmudic holiday of Tu B'Av (15th of Av) in Jewish history.

A lecture discussing the First Roman-Jewish War from the Post-October 7 perspective, delivered at Congregation Ahavat Torah in New Jersey on Tisha B’Av 5784.