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
Jewish learning forced underground, again - opinion
Repetition of history as Jewish studies are suppressed and Jews are in hiding, once again
A profound holy distinction: Shiloh vs Jerusalem - opinion
Shiloh and Jerusalem represent two complementary forces – engagement with the world and preservation of identity – that drive our journey toward redemption.
This week in Jewish history: Birthday of Frank Gehry, Yahrzeit of Avraham Ibn Ezra
A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.
Faith in dark times: How did God allow the hostages to suffer so much in Gaza? - opinion
How can we explain the relentless horror and violence inflicted upon our people? How is God allowing this to happen – yet again? Are we not promised this land through prophecy?
This week in Jewish history: Tu Bishvat and so many accomplishments
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
Grave of Kfar Etzion pioneer rediscovered 80 years after her death
The grave of Tziporah Eliash, a Kfar Etzion pioneer, was buried with her daughter in the cemetery that saw many heart-wrenching funerals, including the Convoy of 10 and the Convoy of 35.
Rabbi Hirsch: Reform movement wants to be present in rebuilding of Israel
I'm convinced that what we're living through 100 years from now will be seen as a major chapter for the Jewish people and Israel," said Senior Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch.
Hiking in the Holy Land: Living history in the Land of Milk and Honey
I’ve learned a lot about sheep and goats during my time hiking in Israel. First and foremost, they are not to be feared. This discovery was a significant change from my childhood impression of them.
It's our responsibility as Jews to revisit, educate ourselves on our own history - opinion
"A generation without history is a generation that not only loses a nation’s memory but loses a sense of what it’s like to be inside a human skin.”
'Melting Point': Showing the dilemmas and struggles of Diaspora Jewry - review
A descendant of hassidim and Zionist activists, Cockerell writes compellingly about our people’s wanderings, the need for a Jewish homeland, and her family’s fight to create it.
