Slavery
Parashat Ki Tisa: Fear and the choice of courage
From the golden calf to today, fear tests us, but faith and courage show the way forward.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Sin of the golden calf and the test of patience
Taliban penal code legalizes slavery, places women below animals, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Parashat Bo: The world is catching up, again
Brazil rescues hundreds held in modern-day slave conditions
In Brazil, slavery is legally defined as forced labor but also covers debt bondage, degrading work conditions and long hours that pose health risks.
Pompeii archaeologists discover find that throws light on life of slaves
Archaeologists at Pompeii found a bedroom they believe was used by slaves in the ancient city.
DNA of enslaved iron workers illuminates African American history
In a first-of-its-kind analysis, the researchers examined historical DNA alongside genetic testing company 23andMe's personal ancestry database to identify 41,799 Americans related to the 27 people.
US VP Harris blasts Florida 'extremists' over education guidelines about slavery
"How is it that anyone could suggest that, in the midst of these atrocities, that there was any benefit to being subjected to this level of dehumanization?" she said.
Were there Jewish gladiators in the Roman Empire?
A new scholarly article examines the historical evidence of Jewish participation in the gladiatorial arena.
Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom
As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.
Ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate says Romanian prosecutors have no evidence against him
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate believes the Romanian government has no grounds to hold him.
Yellen, at former slave port, sees path of renewal for Africa and US
Church of England says it knew of slavery links as fund set up to address 'shameful' past
Though this religious institution was aware that they funneled money into the 18th-century slave trade, officials turned a blind eye for centuries.
Parashat Vayeshev: The cost of an educational mistake
It seems that Jacob saw Joseph as his first son, despite the sons Leah bore before him. It is no wonder that this attitude led to tremendous tension between Leah’s sons and Joseph.
