About the Author


Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Dr. Yvette Alt Miller holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics and has taught at Northwestern University, London Business School, and lectured around the world. She is the author of Angels at the Table: A Practical Guide to Celebrating Shabbat,  which had been praised as "life changing" and compared to having a friend guide the reader through a typical Shabbat, and of Portraits of Valor: Heroic Jewish Women You Should Know, which describes the lives of 40 remarkable women who inhabited different eras and lands, giving readers a sense of the vast diversity of Jewish history and experience.


The BBC Broke Her Because She’s a Jew

Award-winning producer Lucie Kon says the BBC sidelined her for being Jewish after October 7, then fired her. She sued, won £400,000, and is now telling her story.

Witches and Antisemitism

Pointy hats, hooked noses, child-snatching and midnight “Sabbaths.” Many classic witch stereotypes began as slurs against Jews, and some are still hurled at Jews today.

Minimizing Attacks on French Jews

When a gunman shot six people in a racially motivated attack, President Macron called it unprecedented. French Jews have a long, painful list that proves otherwise.

The Blood Libel Machine

A new book exposes the media machine behind anti-Israel lies and what you can do about it.

Peace Prize Winner Navi Pillay’s Long Record of Anti-Israel Hatred

The Nobel Committee’s decision to award the anti-Israel shill the Nobel Peace Prize makes a mockery of this once-august award.

NAZA's Biggest Claims, and Why the IDF Says They're Wrong

The controversial documentary accuses Israel's army of treating civilian lives as expendable. The IDF answers its claims one by one.

Did An Audience Really Walk Out on a Zionist Comic?

Al Jazeera, Alex Jones and AI chatbots all spread the story of a crowd walking out on Orthodox comic Menachem Silverstein. Here's what actually happened.

Who Invented the Weekend?

Shabbat gave the world a weekly day of rest. Jews also helped create the two-day weekend.

The Antizionist Criticizing Jews for Praying for Israel

A suspended British doctor wants Jews to stop praying for Israel. Thanks for the reminder to pray for it three times a day instead.

Biblical Imagery in Dolly Parton’s Music

Some of the beloved performer’s most moving songs contain timeless Jewish references.

10 Reasons I Love Being Jewish

From kidney donations to a 3,000-year-old prayer still recited today, here are 10 things that make being Jewish worth celebrating.

3 Persistent Myths About Gaza

The claims that Israel is starving children, committing genocide and killing journalists are harming Israel's reputation worldwide. None of them are true.

Saudi Arabia’s Forgotten Jewish History

Though Israelis and Jews are banned from regions of the kingdom today, Jews have a long and surprising history in Saudi Arabia.

The Chess Champion Hungary Wanted as President

Judit Polgar faced down antisemitism to become Hungary's most beloved citizen.

Gefilte Fish Recipe

How to make your own gefilte fish from scratch.

The Rwandan Community Guided by Jewish Values

A youth village in Rwanda, modeled on Israel's homes for Holocaust orphans, is transforming the lives of genocide survivors.

Indigenous Peoples Call Israel the World's Greatest Decolonization Story

Native American, Maori, and Apache leaders are pushing back against the "settler colonialist" label, calling Israel the most successful land-back story in modern history.

The Jewish and Black Pioneers who Created the First Ambulance Emergency Service

Every life saved in the back of an ambulance traces back to a remarkable group of pioneers in Pittsburgh. This is their story.

Slandering Gwyneth Paltrow

Critics are blasting the actress for her luxury Israeli hi-rise commercial, dubbing her “Gwynocide.”

Why a Top British Jewish Leader Is Leaving Britain

After decades of leading British Jewry, Jeremy Jacobs has lost faith in his country and is moving to Israel. His reasons should alarm every Jew in the Diaspora.

The Chmielnicki Massacre: Ukraine's Celebrated Hero Was a Mass Murderer of Jews

This week we remember one of the most devastating attacks in Jewish history.

Sicily’s Forgotten Jewish Legacy

Millions visit Sicily every year. Few know it was once home to one of the world's largest Jewish community whose fingerprints are still everywhere.

Nicholas Kristof’s Libel Against Israel

The New York Times journalist elevates a Hamas-affiliated narrative about sexual assault.

Pulitzer Prize Shame

This year’s Pulitzer Prizes reward misleading and false photos and writing.

Slandering Chaim Herzog

Israel's former President and father of current Israeli President Isaac Herzog defended the Jewish state his entire life. Now anti-Zionists are trying to erase him.

Steal This Idea: Why Judaism Says No to Microlooting

Stealing from corporations is trending. Influencers call it justice. Judaism calls it a threat to civilization.

Orde Wingate, Father of the Israeli Army

The great British military leader helped shape Israel's army and was an unorthodox, controversial tactician.

Bestselling Author Freida McFadden Reveals Her True Identity

The internet is alive with speculation: could Dr. Sara Cohen, the real name of the author of The Housemaid, be Jewish?

10 Witty Jewish Responses to Antisemitism

From Groucho Marx to Alex Edelman, sometimes the best weapon against Jew hatred is a great punchline.

Meet the Jews Behind Iconic Fashion Brands

Some of the most popular fashion brands today were founded by proud, committed Jews.

The Limerick Boycott of Jews

A century ago, Limerick's Jews were boycotted, attacked, and driven out of the city. The Jew-hatred that fueled still exists in Ireland today.

A New Holocaust Film Every Young Person Should See

Herbert Heller survived Auschwitz, rebuilt his life in San Francisco, and spent his final years making sure the next generation never forgot. The Optimist tells his story.

France Sent Their Greatest Swimmer to Auschwitz

Alfred Nakache won 13 national titles and swam for France in two Olympics. His reward: deportation to Auschwitz, where his wife and daughter were murdered.

Tucker Carlson's Lies About Jews and Israel

The popular podcaster is spreading malicious lies about the Jewish State and Jews worldwide.

Mah Jongg and the Jews

This popular Chinese game has been largely shaped by a group of Jewish women.

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and the Jews

Stoic philosopher-ruler Marcus Aurelius left a surprising imprint on Jewish history and philosophy that continues to be felt today.

The Woman Who Refused to Give Flowers to Hitler

She faced Hitler and refused to bow, helped build Israel, and survived October 7. The extraordinary life of Yocheved Gold, a century of quiet Jewish courage.

How Antisemitism Hides Online: Identifying Coded Jew Hatred

From “innocent” phrases to emojis and numbers, antisemitic hate is increasingly coded online. Learn how to spot these signals—and how to respond effectively.

The Dashing Jewish General Who Was a Hero in the Persian Army

Gen. Isidor Borowski was a Jewish adventurer-soldier who fought for Napoleon, helped liberate Venezuela, and rose to become a favored general of the Persian Shah.

Meet the Orthodox Judge Presiding Over Maduro’s Trial

At 92, Orthodox Judge Alvin Hellerstein—guided by faith and decades of jurisprudence—presides over the trial of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuela and the Jews

Jews have played a central role in Venezuela for generations.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Jewish Roots

Two assimilating Jewish families created the iconic jewelry company.

Israel Isn’t “Banning” Aid Groups from Gaza

Thirty-seven aid groups are pulling out of Gaza; they don’t have to.

Made in Palestine? Not Quite

Museums around the world erroneously label ancient Jewish artifacts “Palestinian.” That has to change.

Who Are the Sydney Massacre Victims?

The names of 12 people murdered at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah party in Sydney have been released.

Jews and American Whiskey: 10 Facts

A new book tells the untold history of how Jewish immigrants transformed American whiskey.

What is a Dreidel & How to Play It?

Dreidels symbolize deep spiritual concepts and have a fascinating history.

Marwan Barghouti & Hollywood’s Whitewashing of a Terrorist

Over 200 celebrities are calling for the release of Marwan Barghouti. This is morally wrong.

Tom Stoppard’s Jewish Identity

The great playwright embraced his Jewishness later in life and became a passionate voice against rising antisemitism.

Wicked: For Good, Jew-Hatred and Fighting Intolerance

The darker sequel spotlights the machinery of demonization and the necessity for moral courage.

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