Tag: Jewish History

This article discusses the contrasting experiences of two wars: the Yom Kippur War in Israel in 1973 and World War I.
This text describes the author's experience during a war in Israel.
This article discusses the recent events at Makhachkala International Airport in Dagestan, Russia, where a mob targeted Jews and Israelis.
The American Jewish community is facing a reckoning with elite universities, as recent events have highlighted the rise of antisemitic ideas on campuses.
This article discusses the experiences of Jewish writers during wartime, focusing on two figures: Sholem Aleichem, a famous Yiddish writer from the late 19th and early 20th century, and Katja Petrowskaja, a contemporary writer.
The article discusses the emergence of a global antisemitic movement that has arisen alongside the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.
This article describes a rally in Washington, D.C. to demand the release of 240 hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who were abducted by Hamas.
Maurice Shnaider, whose sister and brother-in-law were murdered by Hamas terrorists, emphasizes the importance of unity in the Jewish community and expresses gratitude for the outpouring of support during his shiva.
The episode discusses the challenges of translating the Tanach, particularly from Hebrew to English.
In this discussion, Israeli writer Fania Oz-Salzberger, known for her book "Jews and Words," talks about how she and other Israelis are dealing with the current war between Israel and Hamas.
In this personal essay, the author reflects on their experiences during the Israel-Hamas war, particularly their interactions at a Palestinian coffee shop in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The video explores the history of Bundism in the Balkans from 1908 to 1918, focusing on the movement's evolution and impact within various countries in the region.
Noam Blum of Tablet discusses Tablet's initiative to gather testimonies about the massacre of Jews on October 7 and poses the question of whether we can handle listening to these testimonies or if we can afford not to.
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses the Jewish beliefs and customs surrounding martyrdom and honoring the dead.
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses the Jewish perspective on martyrdom in a conversation with Jonathan Silver in a podcast.
The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Israel and argues that it is not about geopolitical issues such as settlements or disputed territories, but rather stems from deep-rooted antisemitism.
This podcast introduces a new initiative called "Reading Jewish History in the Parsha," which aims to encourage weekly Torah learning for the protection and success of the State of Israel.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts introduce their new initiative called Reading Jewish History in the Parsha.
The article discusses the unity and resilience of Israeli citizens in the face of the recent conflict with Hamas.
The recent attack by Hamas on Israel, resulting in a death toll of 700 soldiers and civilians, has led some to describe it as the bloodiest day for Jews since the Holocaust.
The text discusses a recent documentary about Spinoza, a figure who has been in the news lately.
This text emphasizes the importance of standing with Israel in the ongoing conflict, stating that the war between good and evil is a global war and Israel is just one battleground.
In this text, the discussion revolves around the idea that there is a song that represents both the story of Noah and the story of Israel.
This is a podcast episode about the life of Doa Gracia Mendes Nas, a remarkable and influential woman.
The article discusses the significance of Yiddish folklore and its connection to Jewish culture and literature.