Jewish history
Does history repeat itself? Recognizing the potential danger of modern antisemitism - opinion
It seems that when the term antisemitism is replaced by anti-Zionism, in a twisted manner, legitimacy is achieved globally.
A new exhibit honors writer Lore Segal, a child survivor and lifelong skeptic of easy truths
This week in Jewish history: Nobel prize winners, biochemists, and the Baba Sali
The high price of not listening: What Pharaoh teaches us about power and humility
Rosh Hashanah: One union
God wants us to be in unity: that we honor one another, and that we respect each other’s wishes and aspirations.
Jewish cemetery predating expulsion from Britain discovered in London
The cemetery, discovered on the Barbican estate, is understood to date back to 1070 and is located near ancient Roman walls.
New digital archive gives global access to Israel’s archaeological treasures
The Israel Antiquities Authority has launched a new database holding over three million historically significant records.
Challenges of Holocaust education at generational crossroads with survivors dwindling - opinion
The Holocaust, an unprecedented event in human history, is often turned into a rhetorical tool to justify political positions, intensify public and international conflicts, and incite hatred.
Remembering Rabbi Berel Wein: A beloved Jewish storyteller - opinion
Working side by side with Rabbi Wein to reimagine his book ‘Triumph of Survival’ - and the insights that stayed with me.
What if there were no Jewish Diaspora? - opinion
Some claim that a strong Jewish Diaspora is an important adjunct to a Jewish state, since Diaspora Jews can lobby their governments.
A nation and a story: Israel claims its destiny without shame - opinion
We must never shrink from our story. We are both a people and a faith, bound together across time, building a state grounded in both.
Tuscany through Jewish eyes: A journey of history, beauty, and flavor
Our travels revealed not only Tuscany’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures but also the history, resilience, creativity, and enduring identity of its Jewish communities.
'Beyond Dispute': The limits of legitimate debate – a Jewish approach - review
Israeli peace negotiator and former ambassador to the UK suggests ways to have more productive conversations.
Memory is our anchor in the unfolding saga of the Jewish people - opinion
Memory is essential – it deepens our experience and helps build our shared identity. In Israel, it is even more vital, reminding us that we are part of a larger, unfolding saga.
