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
Staro Sajmiste: Belgrade's fairground of death for the Balkans' Jews
From formidable fairground to a camp of death, the dark history of the Nazi camp within Belgrade’s borders
Maryland man arrested for threats to Philadelphia Jewish museum
Clift A. Seferlis was arrested on June 17 and charged with mailing threatening communications, one of which made reference to “Kristallnacht,” a Nazi pogrom carried out in 1938.
This week in Jewish history: Haganah formed in Israel, Google acquires Waze
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
A Name Worthy of Gratitude
Why “Donald” should join “Alexander” as a name of honor in Jewish history
Shavuot 2025: Why do we group Jewish holidays together?
By adding Purim to the duo of Passover and Shavuot, this trio reminds us that hiddenness is not static. It is dynamic.
Shavuot in 1948: Harvesting the first fruits of Israeli statehood under siege
It was the collision of Israel’s past with its present and future. The offerings may have been meager. The dairy dishes improvised. But the spirit was resolute.
Reaccepting the Torah: Looking back the first Shavuot after the fall of Nazi Germany
For many Holocaust survivors, May 18, 1945 was the first Shavuot they were able to celebrate after years of war.
Shavuot's mystical incident: Uncovering the secrets of King David’s Tomb
“We have conclusive evidence that Kings David, King Solomon, and King Hezkiyahu are all buried on Har Zion,” one rabbi told The Jerusalem Post.
'The Jews, 5,000 Years and Counting:' Jewish history can be funny - review
The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting achieves an incredible feat: It covers our entire “epic journey through time, space, and guilt” in 224 pages.
This week in Jewish history: Shavuot, and the Six Day War
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.