History
From nation-building to posting: How Jewish activism lost its way - opinion
As the war fades from public attention, the silence of influencer-driven Jewish activism reveals a deeper problem: advocacy shaped by visibility and incentives cannot endure without an audience.
How a machzor survived over six centuries and Nazi attacks to make it to Israel
This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel
From Der Judenstaat to modern Israel: Herzl’s vision in today’s world - opinion
Givat Mordechai: Where students, scholars, and history meet
A neighborhood in southwest Jerusalem that has evolved from a Mizrachi pioneer project into a hub for young families, students, and one of the haredi world’s most prestigious yeshivot.
What makes Jerusalem tick? Simon Sebag Montefiore, Matti Friedman talk past, present, future
Simon Sebag Montefiore and acclaimed journalist Matti Friedman delved into how Jerusalem – both city and symbol – functions as a stage for sweeping historical narratives.
Saudi Arabia opens Ancient Kingdoms Festival 2025 in AlUla
The event is part of the AlUla Moments schedule, a government-supported initiative aimed at expanding cultural tourism and encouraging deeper engagement with the area’s archaeological heritage.
This month in Jewish history: Operation Moses, Hanukkah, and Spinoza
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Smooching through the ages: First kiss was 20 million years ago by early primates, scientists say
Platonic pecks are thought to be used to navigate complex social relationships or increase bonding.
After wrongful treason conviction 130 years ago, France promotes Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu signed the motion following a unanimous vote by the lower house of parliament in July.
Dazzling Grand Egyptian Museum aims to be economic showstopper
Officials and analysts frame the Grand Egyptian Museum as a driver of jobs, research, and tourism revenue rather than merely a showcase.
On This Day: Yasser Arafat, PNC, announce Palestinian Declaration of Independence in Algiers
November 15 is also the birthday of Arafat's successor as PA leader, Mahmoud Abbas, who was born in Safed during the British Mandate in 1935.
US National Archives releases Amelia Earhart records promised by Trump
Earhart's fate remains one of the most enduring mysteries of the past 88 years.
Before pugs or Great Danes: Doggie diversity in size and shape began at tail end of Ice Age
These findings contradict the notion that such diversity was mainly a relatively new phenomenon driven by selective breeding in recent centuries.
