In the 18Forty Podcast episode featuring Jack Wertheimer, a professor of American Jewish history, the discussion focuses on the radical transformations in American Jewish practice during the past century.

In an episode of the 18Forty Podcast sponsored by Joel and Lynn Mael in memory of Estelle and Nysen Mael, historian and author Zev Eleff discusses the development of Jewish denominations in America.

Abandoned resorts in the Catskills, once part of the famed Borscht Belt catering to Jewish clientele, are repeatedly catching fire, sparking grief and concerns among locals.

Henrietta Szold (1860-1945) is celebrated for founding Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, which achieved remarkable success among Zionist groups.

"Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism" is a new book by Lance J. Sussman, a recently retired rabbi of a large Reform congregation in Philadelphia.

Artist Jonathan Horowitz's work is characterized by its use of American pop culture references.

This article explores the historical significance of celebrity conversions to Judaism in the 1950s and 1960s and discusses the evolving cultural model of antisemitism faced by Jews today.

The article explores the fear and traditions surrounding Christmas among Jews.

This text discusses the chaotic state of kashrut supervision in early 20th-century America that led to the establishment of the Orthodox Union's (OU) kosher certification.

Harvey Wasserman, author of "The Peoples Spiral of U.S. History," discusses his unique and fiery history book that covers six periods of American history.

Last week marked the 100th anniversary of Judy Kaplan becoming the first American bat mitzvah.

This text discusses the role of the shtadlan in Jewish history and pays tribute to modern-day shtadlanim of the 20th century who played important roles in advocating for the Jewish community.

Moses Feuerstein was the president of the Orthodox Union from 1954 to 1966, a time when Orthodox Jewry in America faced many challenges.

In 1928, a 4-year-old girl named Barbara Griffiths went missing in Massena, New York, leading to the only blood libel accusation against Jews in American history.

In this podcast episode, Elliot Kaufman discusses the Crown Heights riot that occurred in August 1991 in Brooklyn.

The first American bat mitzvah occurred on March 18, 1922, marking its upcoming 100th anniversary.

In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the acrimonious debate surrounding the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and how the Jewish community can approach the topic with greater civility and respect.

Amid protests against institutional racism following the police killing of George Floyd, the shofar, a traditional Jewish instrument, has been sounding as a spiritual call for justice.

The article delves into the intertwining of myth and history in the Jewish-American immigration narrative, comparing the Exodus story to the mass Jewish migration from the Russian Empire to America between 1870 and 1920.

Flora Spiegelberg, a Jewish woman from New York, played a pivotal role in advocating for modern waste disposal methods, including covered garbage cans and incineration, to improve public health and sanitation in pre-WWI urban America.

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 of Life synagogue.

Jonathan Sarna, a professor of American Jewish history, co-edited a book titled "Lincoln and the Jews: A History" with Benjamin Shapell, exploring the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and the Jewish community.

Simchat Torah flags, once a popular Jewish tradition in Eastern Europe, have evolved into miniaturized Torah scrolls that children now carry proudly during Simchat Torah celebrations.

Many Jewish groups remain hesitant after President Trump emphasized "America First" in his inaugural speech, a phrase historically associated with anti-Semitism and U.S. isolationism during WWII.

Rabbi Philip Graubart reflects on the significant increase in security measures at synagogues since the events of 9/11 and the rise of terrorist threats like Al Qaeda and ISIS.