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. Her most recent book, Portraits of Valor: Heroic Jewish Women You Should Know 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. It's been praised as inspirational, fascinating, fun and educational.


 

The Blind Mathematician

Born blind, Abraham Nemeth was told to become a basket weaver. He had other plans.

Peddling Hate on Amazon

Amazon recently pulled two anti-Semitic books from its site. It should pull more.

Kirk Douglas: 7 Jewish Facts

The legendary actor embraced his Jewish identity later on in life.

Jewish Summer Camp’s Incredible Lasting Impact

Sending kids to Jewish summer camp fosters a love of being Jewish throughout their lives.

Blaming Jews for Murder: Modern Blood Libel

Jews have been blamed for violence in cases where they’ve been victims or tried to help.

Holocaust Rescue in the Philippines

Over poker games and whiskey, a group of idealistic men hatched a plan to rescue 1,200 Jews.

Dovid, Melech Yisrael: 4 Facts about This Iconic Jewish Song

Get a deeper understanding of this famous song.

Cambodian Princess Has a Bat Mitzvah

Elior Koroghli, a member of the Cambodian Royal Family and an Orthodox Jew, recently celebrated her Bat Mitzvah, the first of its kind in Cambodia.

Operation Good Neighbor: Syrian Thanks Israel for Saving her Life

A viral story is drawing attention to Israel’s heroic efforts that saved thousands of Syrian refugees.

6 Common Foods Popularized by Jews

Common foods whose popularity was spread by Jews.

January 1: Five Jewish Facts

Five little-known facts about the January 1 “New Year” holiday, and its meaning for Jews.

Huge Cache of Nazi-Looted Art

The public can finally see paintings from one of the largest Nazi-era collections of stolen art.

 

Menorahs in Montana: Inspiring True Story

When the forces of light united to banish the darkness.

“You’re a Jew!”: Germany's Controversial Ad Campaign

A German ad campaign shines a light on a common slur.

The Hanukkah Expulsion of American Jews

During the Civil War, General Ulysses Grant expelled American Jews from their homes during Hanukkah.

What is a Dreidel? - History and Meaning of Dreidels: 8 Interesting Facts

Dreidels symbolize deep spiritual concepts and have a fascinating history.

New Jersey Kosher Market Shooting

A little-known cult is behind the targeted attack of the kosher supermarket in New Jersey.

My Secret Jewish History

After 500 years, Genie Milgrom has finally come home.

Arabs and Muslims Standing Against Anti-Semitism

Three recent cases of Arabs and Muslims taking a brave stand against anti-Jewish hatred.

Only in Israel: Saving a Life and a Man's Livelihood

When a medic was injured, Israelis flocked to help save his business.

7 Amazing Jewish Converts

Inspiring stories from those who joined the Jewish people.

British Public Figures Call Jeremy Corbyn an Anti-Semite

24 influential Brits have taken a stand not to support the anti-Semitic politician, despite the political costs.

89-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Under Police Protection

Liliana Segre received death threats for standing up to hate.

Shema Yisrael: 8 Facts

Fascinating facts about this central Jewish prayer.

Jewish Conductor on the Underground Railroad

August and Henrietta Bondi’s Jewish home was a stop for slaves fleeing North.

The October 31 Pogroms

On October 31st, 1905, thousands of Jews lost their lives in violence that swept across Russia.

Jews of Kurdistan: 10 Facts

Jews lived in thriving Kurdish communities for thousands of years.

After 77 Years, A Vital New Holocaust Diary is Published

Renia Spiegel's diary is a crucial new Holocaust memoir.

Yom Kippur Synagogue Attack

Living with danger and embracing a Jewish life.

Bring the Joy of Judaism into Your Home

Don't just celebrate the heavy Jewish holidays. Sukkot and Simchat Torah show us a joyous side of Judaism that you'll want your family to experience.

New Year’s Resolutions and Changing our Default

Change is possible when we make our goals feel like easy options.

Shocking Anti-Semitism in Public Schools

Anti-Jewish bullying in Australia draws attention to anti-Semitism in public schools around the globe.

Authors Snubbing Israel

Hundreds of authors are taking a stand in favor of boycotting Israel.

The Shofar of Auschwitz

In a Nazi labor camp, Jewish prisoners blew the shofar on Rosh Hashanah.

Anti-Semitism in Sign Language

The recent controversy over an online sign language dictionary shines a spotlight on anti-Semitic signs.

6 Rosh Hashanah Customs at Home

Ways to connect on Rosh Hashanah when you’re not in synagogue.

Driving Ambulance 360 Miles to Take Sick Husband to Visit his Wife Around the Corner

London Jews drove 360 miles to take an elderly man on a five-minute drive in their ambulance when no other help was available.

Britain's Kitchener Camp Saved 4,000 German Jews

The little known story is now being told.

Jews Aiding the Bahamas

Jews around the world are working to help Hurricane survivors in the Bahamas.

Edda Servi Machlin and Remembering Jewish Italy

Cookbook writer Edda Servi Machlin, who recently died, recreated the world of her Italian Jewish childhood.

The Surging Violence Against Jews in NY

NY State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein blasts the silence and urges everyone to condemn hate.

Remembering Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper created an iconic Jewish character.

Mother of Israeli Poetry

Poet Rachel Bluwstein’s life mirrored the rise of the Jewish state.

Remembering Jewish New York

Celebrated historians Myrna and Harvey Frommer died within days of each other. Their work lives on.

Rabbi Manischewitz and His Iconic Company

The 131-year-old Manischewitz Company is being sold.

Israeli Women’s Lacrosse Team’s Amazing Kindness

Israel’s players showed what it means to be a mensch.

10 Jewish Quotes About Kindness

Now is a prime time to increase our acts of kindness.

Baltimore: 6 Jewish Facts

Baltimore is home to one of the country’s most vibrant Jewish communities.

Giving a Dollar a Day

A new Jewish website allows people to easily donate tzedakah each and every day.

Breaking into Auschwitz

Witold Pilecki heroically volunteered to enter Auschwitz where he organized a secret resistance.

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