Jewish history

Burning the storehouses: The change bloc's suicidal crusade against Netanyahu - opinion

History stands as a severe, unyielding warning of what happens when internal factions allow raw hatred to dictate their actions.

NOVEMBER 10, 2026|ByJONATHAN POLLARD

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, speaks to the Jerusalem Post ahead of elections in September 2026.

Casey Babb's 'The Moral Case for Zionism' book cover.

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Zionism isn’t just for Jews: Casey Babb’s moral case for all people - review

Casey Babb makes the case for Zionism as a moral ideal rooted in Jewish history, identity, and self-determination

NOVEMBER 3, 2026|ByNEVILLE TELLER

BARON EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD on the NIS 500 banknote issued by the Bank of Israel in 1982.

Jewish leaders for social change: Nine of history's most influential Jewish activists

From the beginning, the Jewish people have been improving the world and enriching lives at the forefront of virtually every major advance, cause, or social movement in world history.

OCTOBER 31, 2026|BySTEVEN DRUCKER

The historic synagogue in Trzebinia, Poland, has been acquired through an international initiative is set to be restored after years of neglect.

Historic Polish synagogue acquired through tender, to be restored after years of neglect

A historic synagogue in Trzebinia, Poland, has been acquired through an international Jewish heritage initiative, with plans to restore the building and establish a museum.

OCTOBER 28, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Israel abandoned its heritage under Oslo - now it's paying the price - opinion

UNESCO battles, abandoned sites, and a renewed national plan force Israel to confront its responsibility to Jewish heritage

MARCH 24, 2026ByMOSHE GUTMAN

Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal, situated outside of Israeli territory, is under threat of being erased by new construction plans.

Strength, memory, and faith: Netanyahu’s wartime worldview - analysis

In his first press conference on Operation Roaring Lion, Netanyahu framed the conflict as part of Israel’s historical resilience, emphasizing the importance of strength for survival.

MARCH 15, 2026ByHERB KEINON

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, January 27, 2026.

Meet the Jews who played pivotal roles in American history

Jews have played pivotal roles throughout key moments in American history. Throughout 2026, monthly online conversations with Jewish historians will journey across American and Jewish history.

MARCH 9, 2026ByJTA STAFF

A group of young Austrian immigrants wave to the Statue of Liberty upon their arrival in America aboard the S.S. Harding. The 50 Jewish children, who were greeted by their new adoptive families, were fleeing Nazi persecution in their homeland.

Holocaust survivor, troubled teen bond in ‘The Optimist’

Written and directed by Finn Taylor, the film is opening in theaters across the US on March 11 and will likely be released in Israel in the coming year.

MARCH 9, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

STEPHEN LANG and Elsie Fisher in ‘The Optimist.’

Parashat Ki Tisa: Sin of the golden calf and the test of patience

Impatience at Sinai led to the golden calf, teaching that true faith and redemption demand patience, not glittering shortcuts.

MARCH 6, 2026ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ

Impatience has led to many people losing their own private Garden of Eden.

Purim isn’t Jewish Halloween - it’s a theology of wine and redemption - opinion

On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.

MARCH 1, 2026ByDAVID M. WEINBERG

Purim celebrates the grape in a nod to the Persian wine parties.

Historic collections relocated as Israel Museum closes during war with Iran

The announcement came as Israel and the US have launched coordinated military operations against Iran, with officials urging residents to stay near protected spaces.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByASHER SMITH