Tag: Jewish History

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.
The Gateway Jewish Museum in Livingstone, Zambia, provides insights into the rich Jewish history of the country, where Jews, though a small community, had significant influence in commercial business, politics, and other aspects of Zambian life.
The text discusses the intriguing phenomenon of self-hating Jews, noting that even Jews can hold antisemitic views.
The text explores the theme of broken dolls as a metaphor for personal and societal struggles, focusing on the history of doll hospitals founded by Jewish immigrants in the US at the turn of the 20th century and in modern times.
Samuel G. Freedman, a Professor of Journalism at Columbia, delves into the topic of Jewish infighting, division, and unity in a 2020 discussion featured on the 18Forty Podcast.
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Ohio's attorney general has obtained a court order preventing Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, known for its significant collection of rare Jewish books, from selling off these invaluable religious and cultural treasures.
An exploration of the Jewish career of Dr. Fernando Isaac Cardoso, as presented during the Kosher River Cruise along the Douro River in Portugal.
Some Jewish groups have criticized President Biden's executive order closing the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers, noting the historical parallels with past refusals of Jewish refugees.
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Mayer Kirshenblatt, an artist born in Opatw in 1916 and later settled in Toronto, vividly painted over 300 scenes of Jewish life in the shtetl, including everyday activities and taboo subjects, before the Holocaust.
The text discusses the importance of Holocaust education in the United States, highlighting the lack of knowledge among Americans regarding the Holocaust.
The video discusses Israel's control over Bethlehem and Hebron following the Six Day War in 1967 and the historical significance of these areas to the Jewish People.
Dr. Marc B. Shapiro discusses the origins and distinctions among various Jewish sects like Reform, Conservative, yeshivish, and Modern Orthodox in the 18Forty Podcast.
The text discusses the life of Count Moise de Camondo, a wealthy Jewish collector and banker in 19th century Europe.
Haim Gouri's poem "I Live at This Time in an Old Book" reflects on living in an old country intertwined with Jewish history, exploring themes of old age, hope, and the eternal struggle of the Jewish people.
Michael Oren shares the remarkable story of Lou Lenart, an American Zionist and World War II veteran instrumental in the birth of Israel's air force.
Menachem Begin, Israel's sixth prime minister, embodied the concept of "hadar," which combines dignity, honor, and self-respect.
In a discussion on spiritual resilience, three rabbis reflect on God, Torah, and Israel.
The text discusses the concept of Jewish resilience throughout history, exploring various perspectives on why Jews have survived despite numerous challenges and adversities.
The text discusses the symbolic significance of visual representations in Jewish history, focusing on the contrast between the Roman coin depicting Jewish defeat and a modern photograph of a murdered Jewish woman.
This text is an Etgar Quiz featuring questions related to Jewish knowledge.
Kveller is launching a new Jewish TV Club on Substack for fans of Jewish representation on television.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the recent victory of IDF Reserve Major-General Yair Golan in the Labor leadership primary, pondering if his leadership could return the party to its Rabin-era glory.
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