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Rabbi Elie Mischel


The German Pastor Executed for Plotting to Assassinate Hitler

Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrestled with his own theology and stood up for the Jewish People.

Excruciating Choices: Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg and the Israeli Hostages

How far should we go to save a life?

How Emma Lazarus Discovered Her Heritage and Became the Voice of Her People

The famous Jewish writer should be remembered for more than her immortal words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty.

The Enigma of Mark Twain: Jews’ Best Friend or an Inadvertent Antisemite?

How America's favorite author responded to accusations of being a Jew.

Black–Jewish Relations: Edward Wilmot Blyden’s Radical Vision

One of the greatest black leaders of modern times dreamed of a very different and brighter future for the two communities.

I’m a Gamblin’ Man: The 17th Century Rabbi who Battled Addiction

The remarkably honest autobiography of Rabbi Leon Modena, a great Italian rabbinic scholar, describes his heroic struggles to overcome his gambling addiction.

Unlikely Zionists: The Fascinating Story of Early American Zionism

Though Israel and the United States don’t always see eye to eye, America remains Israel’s greatest ally. For that, we can thank two unlikely heroes: Rabbi Isaac Leeser and John Nelson Darby.

When Books Are Dangerous: Book Banning, Cancel Culture and the Maharal of Prague

Cancel culture and the silencing of unpopular views often feels like a distinctly modern phenomenon. As 16th century Europe shows, there’s nothing new under the sun.

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