Tag: Jewish History

Erica Lyons, a children's author and history enthusiast, gained unexpected recognition for putting Israel in a positive light through her books.
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a significant Hebrew commencement oration at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, highlighting the history and significance of Jews in New York.
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a commencement oration in Hebrew at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, underlining the history and significance of New York's Jewish community.
In 1978, Barbra Streisand sang Hatikvah to former Prime Minister Golda Meir during an Independence Day event, with the two women sharing a video conversation before Meir's passing later that year.
Israeli journalist Yossi Klein Halevi, known for his message of hope, spoke in Toronto on Israel's 76th anniversary, stressing Israel's decision not to be a victim after recent attacks.
Despite facing current challenges such as ongoing wars, global animosity towards Israel, and hostages still in captivity, the significance of celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, is highlighted through a historical lens.
Bevis Marks Synagogue, established in East London by Dutch Sephardi Jews after their return to Britain, is a cornerstone of Anglo-Jewish history and a testament to the resilience of the community.
This YouTube video provides a historical background to the Israel-Gaza conflict as part of a webinar series by Project Witness.
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The open letter urges Jewish people to be courageous like the Maccabees and fight against enemies, arguing that Palestinians have no legal claim to Israel and should be dealt a severe blow.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Jewish American Heritage Month, emphasizing the historical contributions of Jewish Americans and exploring the concept of heroism amidst rising antisemitism.
Herod the Great, a king known for his brutal actions and non-spiritual reputation, is the figure behind the construction of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which has become a central site of Jewish pilgrimage and prayer.
Saul Steinberg, a Romanian architecture student and cartoonist, found himself interned in Villa Tonelli, Italy during the early 1940s under fascist rule, facing troubles due to growing antisemitism and expulsion orders.
Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball park, holds a secret Jewish history that will be highlighted during a special event on June 20, 2024, when the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants will play there to honor Juneteenth and the field's significance during the Negro leagues era.
Hadassah Medical Organization staff members exemplified heroism by aiding terror attack victims in Jerusalem, reflecting the ongoing cycle of calm and violence in Jewish life.
Police in Washington, D.C. cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment from George Washington University, arresting 33 people before a Congressional hearing that was cancelled afterward.
The author describes their self-diagnosed condition of Social Antisemitism Tourettes (SAT), where they constantly feel the urge to speak out about various anxieties related to being Jewish, such as increasing violence towards Jews, media bias, and Holocaust denial.
The text reflects on the shared fate and historical struggles of the Jewish people, drawing parallels between the horrors of Auschwitz and the ongoing threats faced in places like the Gaza Envelope.
Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his incredible story of survival during the Holocaust, narrowly escaping being selected by the notorious Nazi doctor Josef Mengele for death.
The text discusses the evolution of the slogan "Never Again" in Jewish history, originally inspired by the heroic resistance at Masada before becoming associated with the Holocaust.
David Koker, a young poet and translator, arrived with his family at Kamp Vught, a Dutch concentration camp, in 1943 during WWII.
Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his powerful story of surviving the Holocaust, recounting the horrors of 11 Nazi concentration camps and his journey to making aliyah to Israel in a Yom HaShoah special episode of State of a Nation.
During the tumultuous period of World War II, many Hasidic rebbes and their followers faced difficult choices between staying in their communities or fleeing to safety.
In this episode, the discussion revolves around comparing the events of October 7th with the Holocaust to determine their similarities and whether it is appropriate to include October 7th in Holocaust remembrance.
"Temima Weissmann reflects on the fragments of memory and history in the poems 'Filling In' and 'The Poet of Auschwitz?' In 'Filling In,' she evokes the struggle to comprehend traumatic events like those of 1938. In 'The Poet of Auschwitz?,' she imagines a poet in the concentration camp who found ways to capture the indescribable through creative expression, using even mundane objects like a potato peel to preserve his words. Weissmann poignantly explores the power of language and art in the face of unspeakable horrors."