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Zack Rothbart

Hans Litten: The Jewish Lawyer Who Grilled Hitler in the Courtroom

A fearless 27-year-old Jewish lawyer forced Hitler to squirm on the witness stand. Years later, imprisoned in Dachau, Hans Litten’s defiance became a symbol of resistance.

Hammering Haman: The Legend of the Fearsome Ottoman Tyrant and Purim

by Zack Rothbart

In 19th century Greece, a Jewish community's unusual Purim noisemaking caught the attention of the despotic Ottoman ruler who entered the synagogue.

Did an Illicit Relationship Lead to the Expulsion of England’s Jews?

by Zack Rothbart

The story of two courageous converts, their Jewish wives and institutional antisemitism.

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The Jews Who Never Left the Land of Israel 14 min read

My Father's Bar Mitzvah at 81 4 min read

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Falsely Accused 11 min read

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