The German Pastor Executed for Plotting to Assassinate Hitler

Henry Morgenthau’s Queen Esther Moment

The only Jew in FDR’s cabinet, the influential politician was in a position to stand up for being a Jew and help save Jewish lives during the Holocaust.

The Heroic Jewish Airman in Masters of the Air

The remarkable true story of Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal.

Nazi Havens in South America

Secret files reveal 9,000 Nazi war criminals fled to South America after WWII.

Coco Chanel and The Jews

The famed designer was a vicious anti-Semite and Nazi collaborator.

Jewish Roots in Psychology: From Freud to the Modern Era

Why have so many Jewish psychologists been pioneers in the field of psychology?

Nazis Or Communists: Who Is Responsible for More Murder?

The swastika stands for evil and mass murder. So does the hammer and sickle.

The Gold-Winning Jewish Wrestler of the Nazi Games

Karoly Karpati’s legacy of strength, Jewish pride and inspiration.

The Kindertransport: What Really Happened

A new book reveals the darker side of the operation that rescued 10,000 children from Nazi Germany.

Finding Love in Auschwitz

A new book uncovers the almost-lost story of hope during the darkest of times.

The Counterfeit Countess Who Saved 10,000 People from the Nazis

Dr. Josephine Janina Mehlberg took on the fraudulent title of “countess” to rescue thousands from the death grip of the S.S.

The German Jew Who Produced a Secret Anti-Nazi Magazine

Hiding in an attic, Curt Bloch created anti-Nazi journals every week for nearly two years.

6 Jewish Facts About Watermelon

Watermelons have become an anti-Israel symbol. It’s time to reclaim this popular fruit.

Underground Jews During the Dark Reign of Communism

After fleeing the Nazis, many Hasidic Jews settled in Samarkand, alongside the centuries-old Bukharan Jewish community when the communists ruled the region.

Jews in the Land of Israel, Part 3: From 19th Century to Today

Aliyah and the rebuilding the Land of Israel.

Sartre and Terror

The Hamas massacre reminded me of Jean-Paul Sartre’s immoral defense of terrorism as a weapon for the oppressed.

Madison Grant: The American Eugenicist Who Inspired Hitler to Eradicate the Jews

The prominent wildlife conservationist and friend of Theodore Roosevelt was a notorious racist who impacted Nazi ideology.

Understanding the Israeli / Palestinian Crisis: A Comprehensive Historical Primer

A clear, brief history of the Mideast conflict that is required reading to better understand what is happening today and a path forward in seeking a resolution.

Jews from Arab Lands: The Middle East’s Forgotten Refugees

By the end of the 1970’s, 900,000 Jews were expelled from Islamic states and Muslim nations around the world.

The Nazi in Harvard’s Midst

Senior Nazi official Ernst Hansfstaengl attended his 25th Harvard reunion in 1934, despite his Nazi ties.

Kristallnacht's Chilling Lesson

Raw evil was unmasked and unashamed, a chilling harbinger for the destruction of European Jewry.

The Flag of Israel: Facts, Symbol & Meaning

The story behind Israel’s flag and why it’s a potent symbol for Jews worldwide.

The October 31 Pogroms

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

Pogroms, Past and Present

As a Jewish immigrant to the US from Iran, I first encountered the word “pogrom” in Elie Wiesel’s book, Night.

Jews and Pumpkins: 5 Surprising Facts

Plus two delicious pumpkin recipes with a Jewish twist.

Golda and the Terrorists

"There can be no deals with terrorism whatever the circumstances." In memory of Yehuda Avner.

Why Menachem Begin Was the First World Leader to Accept Vietnamese Refugees

Even though Israel was barely able to support its own economy, he felt it was the right thing to do.

The Magician Who Helped Defeat the Nazis

The battle against the Nazis relied on machinery, manpower, money, and even a bit of magic.

One Woman’s Yom Kippur Sermon During the Holocaust

In the depths of hell, Livia Koralek encouraged her fellow concentration camp prisoners. 

The Remarkable Rosh Hashanah Rescue of Denmark’s Jews

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, September 29, 1943, the Danish resistance carried out one of World War II’s most notable acts of heroism.

Speaking Yiddish to Chickens: Holocaust Survivors on South Jersey Poultry Farms

Why Holocaust survivors flocked to chicken farms after the war.

Stalin, Sadat, Mao Zedong & More: Good or Bad for the Jews Quiz

Which of these seminal figures were good or bad for the Jews?

The Journalist Who Stood Up to Hitler

Dorothy Thompson was the first foreign journalist that Hitler expelled in the lead up to the war, and she used her voice to advocate for the Jewish People.

Bradley Cooper’s Fake “Jewish” Nose

A look at the surprising long history of the slur against “Jewish noses.”

Who Started World War II?

For the first two years of World War II, Stalin and Hitler were allies.

Jews and the Birth of Hollywood

In the wake of the Academy Museum scandal – where Jews were excluded from the exhibition – a new film delves into early Jewish immigrants’ impact on the industry.

The Indefatigable Jewish Woman Who Invented Public Health Nursing

Lillian Wald revolutionized the medical field and was a fierce advocate for women’s rights, women’s suffrage, equal rights for Black Americans.

 

The Story of Irena Sendler

A historical video describing the life and work of Irena Sendler who saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust.

Paintings of Non-Jewish Artists Depicting Jewish Life

Three non-Jewish artists who have provided fascinating windows into Jewish life and culture.

20 More English Words with Surprising Jewish Origins

I guarantee you’ll be amazed by some of these unexpected connections.

J. Robert Oppenheimer: 5 Facts, including His Fraught Relationship with Judaism

Five facts about the tortured genius who developed the nuclear bomb.

Hidden in a Monastery; Saved by His Birthmark

The Shtemler brothers survived the Holocaust hiding in monasteries disguised as Christian children. The youngest of the three boys tells his incredible story.

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

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

The Only Pilot to Thwart a Hijacking 29,000 Feet in the Air

Captain Uri Bar-Lev, the pilot, was supposed to give into hijackers’ demands. He had something else in mind.

Massena: An American Blood Libel in the 20th Century

In 1928, a 4-year-old girl disappeared in Upstate New York. The Jews of the town were accused of ritually killing her.

What Frederick Douglass Really Said in his Great Independence Day Speech

Douglass excoriated America's hypocrisy. But he exulted in America's democratic promise.

The Jewish Impact on the Founding of America

The Hebrew Bible played a major role in the creation of the United States and its democracy.

How a Spate of Synagogue Bombings in the 1950s Is Impacting Us Today

Changes made to federal law ensure that the Justice Department can step in when houses of worship are threatened.

Jews and July 4th

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

Sir Ben Helfgott’s Remarkable Life

The Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor devoted his life to philanthropy and Holocaust education.

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