During the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, Jews, though a minority in the population, played a significant role with approximately 10,000 Jewish men serving on both the Union and Confederate sides.

Theodore Seixas Solomons, a fifth-generation Jewish American, played a significant role in the development of the John Muir Trail, a popular long-distance hiking trail in California's Sierra Nevada range.

David Ellenson, former president of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC), was known for his ability to be comfortable in various Jewish settings across denominations.

Deadwood, South Dakota, known for its Wild West history and the HBO series, was home to a vibrant Jewish population in the late 1800s.

Senator Jon Ossoff, the first Jewish member of the Senate from Georgia and a survivor of antisemitism within his own family, discusses his efforts to combat antisemitism through his work on the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.

Mordecai Kaplan, a prominent figure in modern American Judaism, kept a journal from 1913 to 1981, offering insights into his evolving views and the challenges he faced in reconstructing Judaism for the modern world.

This article discusses the conflation of Jews of color with the Hebrew Israelite movement, specifically the more radical and antisemitic factions of the movement.

The article discusses the celebration of the 100th anniversary of OU Kosher, an organization that certifies kosher food.

This article discusses the significant role that the Orthodox Union (OU) has played in revolutionizing kosher cuisine in the United States and securing the place of Orthodox Jewry in American society.

The article explores the current state of Holocaust survivors in the Catskills and the challenges of preserving the memory of the Holocaust.

In this podcast episode, the host discusses the recent ruling of The Oversight Board, which includes Emi Palmor, on Facebook's ban of former President Trump.

This text discusses the changing image of the shtetl, or Eastern European Jewish town, in post-war Jewish American identity.

Yael Buechler delves into the history of Hanukkah advertising in early 20th-century America, exploring how Yiddish ads from newspapers like the Forward and the Yidishe Tageblatt played a crucial role in immigrants' acculturation.

The author reflects on their upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, which will be different as they recently discovered their descent from Mayflower passengers and Native Americans.

This article highlights three exceptional Jewish biographies suitable for readers of all ages.

The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia tells the story of American Jews' pursuit of freedom since 1654, divided into three eras: Foundations of Freedom, Dreams of Freedom, and Choices and Challenges of Freedom.