The Titanic and the Jews

Orthodox Jew & Patriot of the American Revolution

Mordecai Sheftall is one of the greatest American patriots you’ve never heard of.

Why Leo Frank’s Lynching Matters Today

An innocent Jewish man was hanged by a mob in 1915. Anti-Semites today are justifying his murder.

From Nigeria, with Admiration and Love

A Nigerian will never forget the actions of one Jewish student at his university.

Dear Guilt: A Mother’s Day Letter Every Mother Needs to Read

Ever since my first child was born you’ve been undermining my confidence. Enough is enough.

Jews and Chocolate: 9 Little Known Facts

Plus a traditional Jewish chocolate recipe.

26 Great Yiddish Words, Expressions, Phrases & Sayings

On business, family, being a mensch and classic curses too.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

5 Life-Changing Lessons From the Super Bowl

Because sports are human life in microcosm.

Deeper Meaning of 9 Common Jewish Words

Do you know the origins of these Jewish terms?

Is It Really All for the Best?

When my late wife was first diagnosed with cancer I found it difficult to believe that everything God does is for the best.

My Son’s Suicide

Don’t reduce my bright, witty, loving son who struggled with mental illness to details of his death.

Men are from Weekday, Women are from Shabbat

Judaism, Shabbat and the feminine mystique.

The Fast of Gedalia

One day after Rosh Hashanah commemorates a Jewish tragedy whose message reverberates today.

Jews in the Wild West

10 surprising facts about Jews in the American Frontier.

Who is the Messiah?

And how will we recognize him when he comes?

Spiritual Preparation for Passover

12 inspiring ideas about being Jewish to share at your Seder.

British Museum & Evidence of Israelite Slavery in Egypt

A mud brick with straw, stamped with a royal seal that says “House of Ramses ll,” and other cool artifacts.

The Soviet Campaign to Eliminate Passover

“Red Haggadahs” were published in the 1920s with the explicit goal of replacing belief in God with faith in Communist Russia.

Alaska Airlines and the Jews of Yemen

Despite enormous danger, 28 Alaska Airlines pilots made some 380 flights and airlifted 48,818 refugees to Israel.

Why I Learn Jewish Texts Every Day

Because it gives me cohesive answers to life’s ultimate questions, plus 7 other reasons.

Macy’s Moguls: The Straus Brothers

The rags to riches story of Isidor and Nathan Straus.

Interesting Facts about Jews in Early America

Some lesser-known facts about Jewish individuals and communities in Early America.

Finding Shelter in a Transient World

Six points to think about as you sit in your sukkah.

Chief Editor's Blog

Yom Kippur: You Can Change

Uproot the poor decisions from your past by utilizing Judaism’s steps of repentance.

Jews and July 4th

There were over 2000 Jews in colonial America and many took part in the Revolutionary War. Here’s their story.

Jerusalem: Facts and Figures

Everything you need to know about Israel’s capital.

My Barber, Morris

After discovering my local barber's dark secret, no haircut has ever been the same.

Star of David (Magen David): Origins & Meaning of the Jewish Star

From the Holocaust to the Israeli flag, what is the deeper meaning of this six-pointed Jewish symbol?

 

The Mystery of the Jews

The Jews' disproportionate impact on world history.

My Grandfather and Kristallnacht

My grandfather woke up that morning in Berlin to see the synagogue engulfed in flames.

 

The Truth about Hamas: Son of Hamas Speaks Out

Denmark & the Holocaust

One country saved its Jews. Were they just better people?

Why Rabbi Akiva is My Hero

10 life lessons from an accessible giant.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Jewish Approach to Life after Death

What matters most is maximizing our life before death.

Blaming Barbie: Raising Daughters with Self-Esteem

Is average beautiful?

How Happy is Your Marriage?

How to rate your relationship and strengthen your marriage.

The Appalachian Family of 12 who Converted to Judaism

One woman's journey from Mountain Mama to Yiddishe Mama.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Who Were the Maccabees?

Who are the heroes of Hanukkah?

The Evil Eye Remover

Some worldly problems deserve an otherworldly response – for $101.

Everything You Need to Know About Sukkot

A comprehensive infographic to share it with friends and family!

Exodus from Ethiopia

A wrenching true story of enslavement, torture and liberation.

Did Queen Esterke, the Polish Queen Esther, Exist?

A strikingly similar life to Queen Esther, she used her position of power to save fellow Jews from persecution.

 

The Story of Purim Animated

Watch the Purim story come alive.

Cremation or Burial? A Jewish Perspective

Why Jewish burial is important — for you and the soul of the departed.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

The Wisdom of Not Knowing

Can anyone ever know the whole story?

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Identifying Your Life’s Mission

This Rosh Hashanah, electrify your life with purpose.

Understanding the Spiritual Roots of the Destruction of the Temple

How to repair the dissolution of the Temple and its subsequent exile.

The Passover Playbook

A Super Bowl champion shares inspiration from the Haggadah.

Telling Lies

When is it appropriate to shade the truth?

Kabbalah and Lag B'Omer

Forget the red string. What exactly is Kabbalah?

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