Jewish history
Jewish leaders for social change: Nine of history's most influential Jewish activists
From the beginning, the Jewish people have been improving the world and enriching lives at the forefront of virtually every major advance, cause, or social movement in world history.
Historic Polish synagogue acquired through tender, to be restored after years of neglect
‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages - review
The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history
Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe
A Satmar scribe and a Reform synagogue joined forces to restore 1,564 Torah scrolls rescued from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.
Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions
Jewish history could gain a more prominent place in the Smithsonian as a congressional commission considers adding Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum to the national network.
Exploring Jewish history on an Adriatic cruise - review
Join a seven-night luxury cruise uncovering Jewish history in Greek caves, Game of Thrones sets, and Europe's oldest active Sephardi synagogue.
Rosh Hashanah and 9/11: Preparing for the year ahead through trauma and grief - opinion
This year, as Rosh Hashanah coincides with 9/11, it offers us a rare opportunity to grapple not just with new starts, but also with trauma and resilience.
Prague’s spires whisper Maharal’s hidden history
Europe’s safe sanctuary lets visitors explore timeless history that waits behind Josefov’s heavy doors.
Outrage after Jewish custodian of tomb of Esther, Mordechai in Iran faces antisemitic abuse
An Uzbek national was filmed making antisemitic remarks to Nejad Rassad, the Jewish custodian of the Tomb of Esther and Mordechai in Hamadan, Iran.
Jewish voting: How ancient Jewish tradition helped shape modern democracy - opinion
The Mishna, as well as other rabbinic works, detail voting procedures that were revolutionary for their time and that were handed down for generations. They influence democratic procedures today.
Jewish educators should stop relying on archaeology to prove Israel’s history - opinion
For a student who has never held an ancient artifact, a relic proves our history beyond argument. It connects us to distant times with a tangible demonstration of the Jewish people’s bond to the land
Jerusalem offers NIS 160 family pass to six Jewish Quarter heritage sites this summer
The program, which began in July, will continue through the end of August.
UNESCO joins Palestinians in rewriting Jewish history in Judea and Samaria - opinion
This year, the PA submitted a long list of obviously and undeniably Jewish historical sites to the World Heritage List at UNESCO, rebranding the sites as “Palestinian” or “Islamic” heritage locations
