History
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.
From Rojava to the world: Kurdish-Jewish solidarity is a necessity - opinion
From nation-building to posting: How Jewish activism lost its way - opinion
How a machzor survived over six centuries and Nazi attacks to make it to Israel
After being lost for centuries, Spanish gold coin from 1609 breaks European auction record
The unique 339-gram piece sold for 2,817,500 Swiss francs ($3.49 million).
Rare prehistoric Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore in South Carolina
A rare federally protected Atlantic sturgeon fish found in Hilton Head, South Carolina, is drawing attention from marine experts.
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.
