Hesse, Germany

0 History Communities

What a forgotten synagogue dedication in 1825 Philadelphia can teach us today

Austin Reid Albanese in JTA · 17 Oct 2025

Congregation Mikveh Israel's 1825 consecration in Philadelphia, attended by Jews and civic leaders alike, exemplified a rare moment of interfaith unity and equality for Jews in the public sphere — a stark contrast to Jewish experiences in Europe at that time.

0 Antisemitism Politics

New York is failing to protect its Jewish citizens.

Rabbi Shmuley in Future of Jewish · 12 Sep 2025

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach recounts a summer of increasing antisemitism he faced across Europe, exacerbated further by a recent incident in New York.

0 Literature Antisemitism

Daniel Deronda: George Eliot’s Book of Exodus

Eileen Watts in Lehrhaus · 25 Aug 2025

Eileen H. Watts explores George Eliot's novel "Daniel Deronda" as a reimagined Book of Exodus, emphasizing the novel's Zionist and philo-Semitic themes.

0 Jewish Law History

The Daring Theology of the Kinnah of the Maharam

Yaakov Jaffe in Lehrhaus · 31 Jul 2025

Rabbi Meir of Rottenberg, the Maharam, is renowned for his legal writings but also composed a significant Kinnah, "Shaali Serufah Ba-Eish," reflecting on the burning of the Talmud in 1242.

0 Culture History

Dr. Ruth taught me everything I know — because she was my mom

Joel Westheimer in Forward · 1 Jul 2025

Joel Westheimer reflects on the life and legacy of his mother, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, renowned sex therapist and media personality, in an adapted eulogy marking her first yahrzeit.

0 History Culture

100 years collecting Jewish history, 24 million artifacts and only 3 rooms to fit it in

PJ Grisar in Forward · 23 Jun 2025

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research's centennial exhibitions, hosted in its modest New York headquarters, showcase a century of Jewish history and culture through a selection of the institution's vast archive of 24 million artifacts.

0 History Israel

Heroes Among Us

Jewdicious · 18 Jun 2025

The article highlights the significant contributions and sacrifices of Jewish Americans in the U.S. military, from the Revolutionary War through World War II.

0 Antisemitism History

Were the attacks in Boulder and D.C. the product of 'blood libel'? Not so fast

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 6 Jun 2025

The article discusses the problematic use of 'blood libel,' an antisemitic myth originating in medieval Europe, by Israeli politicians to describe criticisms and attacks against Israel.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Marcel Ophuls, French Jewish director of ‘The Sorrow and the Pity,’ dies at 97

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 27 May 2025

Acclaimed French Jewish filmmaker Marcel Ophuls, known for his probing documentaries on historical guilt, has died at 97.

0 Holocaust Politics

How a righteous Joe Biden honored my Holocaust survivor parents

David Lee Preston in Forward · 25 May 2025

David Lee Preston reflects on Joe Biden's impact on Holocaust remembrance through the personal stories of his parents, Holocaust survivors George and Halina Wind Preston.

0 Music Holocaust

Jazz in Nazi Germany: The Music That Wouldn’t Die

Joe Alterman in Moment · 18 May 2025

Exploring the resilience of jazz in Nazi Germany, the piece highlights how music serves as a powerful form of resistance against oppressive regimes.

0 Holocaust Communities

Back Where She Wouldn’t Go

Sharona in Mishpacha · 6 May 2025

The article recounts the emotional journey of Doris Guttentag, a Holocaust survivor, through the eyes of her family members.

0 Holocaust Communities

Back Where She Wouldn’t Go

Sharona in Mishpacha · 6 May 2025

The article recounts the emotional journey of Doris Guttentag, a Holocaust survivor, through the eyes of her family members.

0 Holocaust Communities

Back Where She Wouldn’t Go

Sharona in Mishpacha · 6 May 2025

The article recounts the emotional journey of Doris Guttentag, a Holocaust survivor, through the eyes of her family members.

0 Holocaust Communities

Back Where She Wouldn’t Go

Sharona in Mishpacha · 6 May 2025

The article recounts the emotional journey of Doris Guttentag, a Holocaust survivor, through the eyes of her family members.

0 Jewish Law History

A Bridge between Ashkenaz and Sepharad: Hakham Tsevi - Rabbi Yosie Levine

The Habura · 24 Apr 2025

Rabbi Yosie Levine delves into the life and controversies surrounding Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, a prominent rabbinic figure bridging Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewries during the early 18th century.

0 History Ethics

The Holocaust - Morality & Motivation

Jewish History Uncensored · 22 Apr 2025

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the Holocaust, critically examining the motivations of those involved in its perpetration.

0 Politics History

WZO Elections Controversy

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Apr 2025

The episode explores the controversy surrounding participation in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections within the American Yeshiva world, examining the halachic and historical contexts of this debate.

0 Education Antisemitism

Turning Critical Theory on Its Head

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Amidst contemporary campus protests, this analysis challenges humanities and social science faculties for neglecting to apply critical theory effectively, particularly concerning Jewish oppression and Zionism.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Frankfurt’s Jewish community launches its own sexual abuse hotline amid crises and pressure

Toby Axelrod in Forward · 28 Mar 2025

Frankfurt's Jewish community has taken a significant step to address the issue of sexual abuse within its institutions by launching a third-party reporting and counseling hotline, a first among Germany's Jewish communities.

0 History Culture

7 standout treasures from YIVO’s vast collection in New York

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 21 Mar 2025

YIVO, originally established in Vilna in 1925 to promote the study of Eastern European Jewish life and the Yiddish language, has become a poignant guardian of Jewish cultural heritage, especially through its New York headquarters.

0 History Culture

7 Jewish historical treasures from YIVO’s vast collection in New York

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 20 Mar 2025

In a display of both historical preservation and resistance, a group of Jewish intellectuals from the Vilna ghetto, including notable figures like Abraham Sutzkever, secretly saved thousands of Jewish cultural artifacts from Nazi destruction during World War II.

0 Culture History

Were these the funniest moments in more than 5,000 years of Jewish history?

Dan Friedman in Forward · 12 Mar 2025

Rob Kutner, a comedy writer known for his work on The Daily Show and Conan, brings his humor to Jewish history with his book, "The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting."

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Devastating’: What Germany’s election results mean for Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 24 Feb 2025

Germany's recent election reveals a disturbing trend with significant implications for Jewish communities.

0 Israel Culture

It's our Jewish responsibility to see the full picture when it comes to Israel. We're failing.

Jeremy Kalmanofsky in Forward · 19 Feb 2025

Jeremy Kalmanofsky explores the multifaceted perspectives regarding Israel among Jews, emphasizing the importance of viewing Israel's realities with both eyes open.

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