'Playmakers': How Jews shaped the American Dream through toys and teddy bears - review
Marginality and antisemitism gave Jews the edge they needed to innovate and invent.
History
New study rewrites the story of King Harold’s loss of England to William the Conqueror
This month in Jewish history: From Exodus to modern Israel, and many birthdays
'Stay Alive': A personal story of anti-Nazi Germans - review
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.
What history teaches about October 7, according to Rafael Medoff
A renowned historian’s scholarly work examines alarming trends to watch out for.
After 144 years, Israel's Health Ministry to move from Jerusalem’s Ottoman-era health building
Its history spans the late Ottoman Empire, in which the Turks ruled Jerusalem from 1516 until 1917, to the British Mandate, to the State of Israel.
Josephine Baker: Dancer, spy, and champion against racism and antisemitism
From Paris stages to WWII spy missions, Josephine Baker fought racism and antisemitism while inspiring generations worldwide.
A forgotten voice from 1391: 'Hasdai Crescas: Collected Writings' - book review
Hasdai Crescas became crown rabbi of Aragon under King John I and Queen Violant de Bar. He counted among his friends Rabbi Isaac ben Sheshet and Rabbi Simeon ben Tzemah Duran.
How a machzor survived over six centuries and Nazi attacks to make it to Israel
The first volume of the machzor was completed in1272 in Wurzburg, Germany. Today, it is displayed in the National Library in Jerusalem.
This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Looking back at George Washington’s 1790 letter, the root of American religious freedom
George Washington to the Jews of Newport, Rhode Island, and the presentation of him by artist Arthur Szyk.
KKL-JNF marks Tu Bishvat, highlighting tree-planting tradition with newly released archival photos
“These photographs document a tradition that continues today and connects generations and Jewish communities around the world,” Sinai said.
On This Day in 1945: Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is liberated by Soviet Army
At last year's 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, only 50 survivors attended the ceremony in Poland, and it is estimated that fewer than 1,000 Auschwitz survivors remain globally.
