In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Yeshiva University's Jeffrey S. Gurock explores a counterfactual scenario where the outcome of World War II was different.

In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Jeffrey S. Gurock explores a hypothetical scenario where the outcome of World War II was different and the Holocaust did not occur.

Rabbis discussing politics in sermons is a topic of debate among scholars.

In 2018, there was a discussion about Jewish children's books, noting a lack of stand-out Jewish picture books but a rise in engaging older-kid books with Jewish content.

The Torah portion focusing on Rachel and Leah's rivalry and their roles in building the House of Israel is explored in relation to the biblical narratives of Jacob, Leah, Rachel, Ruth, and Naomi.

The article reflects on the experiences of German and Austrian Jews in 1938 leading up to Kristallnacht, as depicted in the 1938Projekt online exhibit by the Leo Baeck Institute.

During the four days of Kristallnacht in 1938, violence erupted in small villages like Nentershausen in Hessen, Germany.

Austria is commemorating the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, a significant event during which nearly all of Vienna's synagogues were destroyed, leading to the forced exodus of Jews from Austria.

Dr. Adam Rovner's book, "In the Shadow of Zion: Promised Lands Before Israel," delves into the lesser-known attempts to establish Jewish political entities in the 19th and 20th centuries, apart from Zionism.

The text discusses the banality of the Eichmann trial, highlighting Adolf Eichmann's role as an ordinary German bureaucrat who orchestrated the Holocaust, focusing on the capture, trial, and subsequent cultural impact of the trial.

Adi Gordon, a professor at Amherst College, delves into his book "Towards Nationalism's End," which explores the life and ideas of Hans Kohn, a prominent 20th-century scholar of nationalism and former Zionist.

The article discusses the discovery of lost photographs taken by Nathan Fendrich, a Jewish photographer who captured everyday life and Jewish events in New York City during the early 20th century.

Professor Alon Confino explores the Nazi goal of erasing Jews from not just the present and future, but also from the past.

The text discusses the material dimension of Hasidism, focusing on the sacred objects and artistic creations associated with the movement.

The text discusses Modern Orthodox Judaism in America, highlighting its diversification and complexity, especially in areas such as dating preferences, religious practices, and ideological debates within the movement.

Professor Salo Wittmayer Baron, a renowned scholar of Jewish history, challenged the conventional view of Jewish suffering by presenting a comprehensive social and religious history of Jews.

The text discusses Saul Bellow's inspiration for his novella "The Bellarosa Connection," which was sparked by a story about Broadway impresario Billy Rose saving a man during the Holocaust but never acknowledging it.

Dr. Yaakov Elman, a renowned Talmudist, was celebrated for his diverse scholarship that extended beyond Talmud to encompass various eras and texts in Jewish history, demonstrating his broad expertise and dedication to all areas of Torah.

The text discusses the lesser-known brother of the renowned Jewish scholar Gershom Scholem, a Communist named Werner, who is overshadowed by his famous sibling.

The text discusses three scholarly essays from leading journals, highlighting key points.

The Library of Congress houses a remarkable collection of Jewish treasures, including Hebrew books with censor marks dating back over 500 years.

In this podcast episode, Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the controversial joint declaration by the Prime Ministers of Israel and Poland regarding WWII, the debate among historians about the treatment of Jews by Poles during that time, and the appropriateness of Israeli leaders signing such agreements.

Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron delve into three significant topics in Jewish history and current events, including the controversy surrounding a joint declaration by the Prime Ministers of Israel and Poland on WWII, the debate over religious individuals moving into a struggling Tel Aviv neighborhood to enhance Jewish identity, and the role of sports in a Jewish state.

Abby Stein, a transgender activist who was raised in a Hasidic family in Williamsburg, sheds light on the historical support for transgender individuals by Hasidic sages dating back 200 years.

Two new books recount the story of the Nili spy ring, which aided the British against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. James Srodes' "Spies in Palestine" details the life of Sarah Aaronsohn, a key member who faced torture but held vital information about British plans.