History
What I discovered about Herzl’s room in Basel
When we celebrate Independence Day, it is easy to forget that the idea of the Jewish State was not born in the desert or in the Middle East, but in Basel, on the cool banks of the Rhine River.
Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last
MyHeritage's Scribe AI decodes world's oldest love letter, reveals 15th century familial tensions
Memory depends on truth: The stories of Holocaust victims must be preserved - opinion
Two Holocaust remembrance days: Why Israel’s is different - opinion
For the Jewish people, the Holocaust was a definitive warning against complacency.
Greece’s Antikythera Mechanism upends timelines of technology
Researchers call the Antikythera Mechanism a 'computer' that 'breaks' the chronology of history, citing newly decoded functions uncovered long after its shipwreck.
Memory depends on truth: Why post-truth culture endangers Holocaust remembrance - opinion
Why we must defend truth if we want to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.
Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute
Using an exact-sciences approach endorsed by a committee of 55 Nobel laureates, Am haZikaron can reveal the unique characteristics of one’s clan that have been preserved for centuries.
From Vilna to Eretz Yisrael: One Holocaust survivor's journey to Israel
Dov Levin escaped the Kovno Ghetto, fought in the forests, and crossed war-torn Europe alone to reach Israel - documenting every step of a journey defined by loss, resilience, and purpose.
Letters of love and survival: A Holocaust love story preserved at Yad Vashem
A young Orthodox couple in Hungary exchanged messages that sustained them through forced labor, ghettos, brazen escapes, and months in hiding.
From Harbin to Hollywood: The tale of two talented Jewish sisters in China's 'Ice City'
Once home to a thriving Jewish community, Harbin now preserves its past through music - and the enduring legacy of the Schoenfeld sisters.
As war reshapes the region, Kurds returns to center stage - opinion
As war with Iran deepens, the long-ignored Kurdish question emerges as a decisive factor in the region’s future.
A Passover tribute: Kindness from a Jerusalem neighborhood pharmacy
Every year as Seder approaches, we all look for inspiration in how to make our Seder even richer than the year before.
Passover and peoplehood: The ongoing struggle with empire - opinion
The struggle that Israel and the United States have embarked on against Iranian hegemony speaks to the age-old imperative to counter Egypt.
