Jewish history
Was Netanyahu chosen by God, or judged too harshly by man? - opinion
There was a young man who was chosen. He did not choose himself. In fact, he had no plans to enter politics and no ambition to become prime minister. Yet God often chooses people who never expect it.
PremiumPremiumThank you, America, but Israel cannot take your support for granted - opinion
Meeting our ancient cousins: What the Samaritans can teach about Jewish continuity - opinion
Experiencing Rome's Jewish quarter with an open mind and an empty stomach
Strength, memory, and faith: Netanyahu’s wartime worldview - analysis
In his first press conference on Operation Roaring Lion, Netanyahu framed the conflict as part of Israel’s historical resilience, emphasizing the importance of strength for survival.
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.
Holocaust survivor, troubled teen bond in ‘The Optimist’
Written and directed by Finn Taylor, the film is opening in theaters across the US on March 11 and will likely be released in Israel in the coming year.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Sin of the golden calf and the test of patience
Impatience at Sinai led to the golden calf, teaching that true faith and redemption demand patience, not glittering shortcuts.
Purim isn’t Jewish Halloween - it’s a theology of wine and redemption - opinion
On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.
Historic collections relocated as Israel Museum closes during war with Iran
The announcement came as Israel and the US have launched coordinated military operations against Iran, with officials urging residents to stay near protected spaces.
Documentary about Jews murdered after Nazi occupation threatened with ban in Poland
The Jews at the heart of Among Neighbors, from California-based filmmaker Yoav Potash, died six months after the end of Nazi occupation.
Is antisemitism inevitable? A disturbing old-new view of Jew-hatred - opinion
We have to be prepared for the possibility that democracy will fail the Jews.
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.
