Tag: Jewish History

This episode explores the narrator's father's career at NASA during the Apollo Program, highlighting lessons that can be learned from that era.
The text discusses a conversation between a Jew and a Jew-hater regarding various issues related to Israel, Palestine, and Jewish identity.
The National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan, founded by Father Charles Coughlin, a once-popular radio personality who spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, is officially acknowledging his antisemitism and educating visitors about his hateful legacy.
"June Zero," a film directed by Jake Paltrow, explores the aftermath of the Eichmann trial, focusing on the issue of disposing of Adolf Eichmann's body after his hanging in Israel.
The text discusses the importance of preserving Holocaust survivors' testimonies for future generations, highlighting the new Testimony 360 tool developed by the Holocaust Educational Trust.
The text discusses the dichotomy between two forms of Torah Judaism throughout Jewish history, highlighting the shift from a Judaism for a sovereign nation to one for a scattered minority.
The article explores the multifaceted relationship between Jewish figures and the iconic character of Donald Duck, examining how different individuals, from Russian director Sergei Eisenstein to American comedian Sid Caesar, utilized Donald Duck for various purposes, including as a vehicle for teaching moral and propaganda lessons during and after World War II.
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 their world was disappearing due to World War II.
Future of Jewish, a publication, aims to provide in-depth understanding and knowledge about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world.
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 promotional content.
In this episode, the focus is on various aspects of the Von Braun issue, along with insights into the speaker's father's college experiences and seizing opportunities.
Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses Jewish military ethics with host Jonathan Silver, focusing on the Jewish tradition's views on conducting war, including the use of force proportional to the threat and the balance between collateral damage and force protection.
"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 Player of Budapest, who survived the Holocaust.
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 day.
The article reflects on the Jewish people's historical struggles with external conflicts and internal turmoil, drawing parallels between the Israelites' journey in the wilderness and contemporary challenges.
Aaron Zeitlin delves into his father Hillel Zeitlin's philosophical and theological perspectives on Jewish history, emphasizing the unique national identity and historical mission of the Jewish people.
The text discusses the author's deeply unsettling realization that the State of Israel may not have a guaranteed long-term survival due to various threats, including international support for terrorist groups like Hamas and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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 in The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Jewish studies scholars in Ukraine are showcasing resilience and dedication amidst the ongoing crises in their country, highlighting valuable lessons for the global Jewish community.
Jewish communities across the United States are celebrating Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in America.
"The Forbidden Daughter" by Zipora Klein Jakob is a fictionalized Holocaust biography that delves into the multi-generational impact of trauma and loss, rather than focusing solely on the Holocaust itself.
"Freud's Last Session" is a film that portrays a fictional meeting between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, exploring their contrasting views on religion amidst the backdrop of World War II.
The video explores the history of Judaism in Scandinavia from 1682 to the present day, covering topics such as early contact, Jewish immigration to Denmark and Sweden, the Dano-Jewish Golden Age, resistance efforts in Norway during World War II, and the current Jewish communities in the Nordic countries.
Chaim Saiman, a renowned scholar of Jewish law, delves into the fundamental basis of Jewish law, known as halakhah, which is rooted in the revelation of the Ten Commandments to Moses at Mount Sinai.
The article discusses the importance of acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of Jewish history without whitewashing or sugarcoating, emphasizing that recognizing flaws of Jewish founders in Hollywood like racism and discrimination does not equate to antisemitism.