History

by Mark Shiffer

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

by Jeff Jacoby

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

by Rabbi Ken Spiro

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

by Faygie Holt

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

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

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

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

by Bluma Gordon

Some interesting facts about the fate of the Jews who boarded the Titanic.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A fascinating list of words that you probably didn’t know have Jewish linguistic origins.

by Benjamin Elterman

Brush up on your Jewish history. Which of these historical figures were good for the Jews?

by Mark Miller

And its enduring significance.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Fun Jewish facts in time for National Ice Cream Day.

by Sofya Tamarkin

Because risking your life for strangers is “the right thing to do.”

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The world’s most popular doll has a long Jewish history.

by Dr. Rafael Medoff

The Saudis’ takeover of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) is just the latest in a series of attempts by dictators to use sports to divert attention from human rights abuses.

by Dovid Zaklikowski

An overview of the notorious 1913 ritual murder trial in Kiev, known as the "Beilis Affair".

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Profiles of 8 Jewish servicemembers.

by Kylie Ora Lobell

Leon Lewis and his network of spies saved the Jews of LA and prevented a Nazi takeover in America.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

The Jewish People aren’t living in the past; they’re creating the future.

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

The Jews’ millennia-long love affair with Jerusalem.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A Small Light is an excellent series that conveys the moral dilemmas people faced during the Holocaust.

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Unusual covert operations, ethical dilemmas and the Rabbi of the Mossad.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Netflix's Rough Diamonds shines a light on the role of Jews in the diamond trade.

by Mark Miller

These diverse historical figures are all dead. Sadly, antisemitism did not die with them.

by Joe Spier

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

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

A story of true heroism for Israel’s Remembrance Day.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The new series tells the remarkable story of the Emergency Rescue Committee that saved thousands of refugees from the Nazis.

by Benjamin Elterman

The Prohibition Act made acquiring wine for the four cups quite the hassle.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

What are the origins of this offensive slur? There are many theories.

by Elliot Mathias

A wide-ranging interview with historian and scholar, Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik.

by Unpacked

Why did the Mossad hire a Nazi assassin?

by Rabbi Ken Spiro

And there’s a reason why you probably haven’t heard of them.

by Larry Domnitch

Without a single shot being fired, Hitler marched into Austria, greeted by cheering crowds eager to see their Jewish compatriots go.

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

How did South Florida become one of the largest Jewish communities in the world?

by Rabbi Ken Spiro

The little-known story of the Jewish impact on nuclear energy.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

As a teen, Adolfo Kaminsky forged passports to help children flee the Nazis. The Holocaust hero recently passed away at age 97.

by Rabbi Elie Mischel

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

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The author of A History of the Jews has passed away at 94.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Polish workers unearthed a box containing hundreds of Jewish treasures from the Holocaust.

by Rabbi Pinchas Landis

Why they went from being a pillar of the community to a relic of the past.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

One hot summer night in 1933 anti-Jewish hatred exploded and 10,000 people fought in downtown Toronto.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

In its first spot the search engine gave an insulting definition of the term “Jew.”

by Brian Spector and Benjamin Elterman and aish.com

Sick and tired of Kanye West? Watch this.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The actor Robert Clary, 96, has died. Here is his harrowing story.

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

The amazing story of Dr. Maurice Hilleman, the father of modern vaccines.

by Jeff Jacoby

Thomas Jefferson argued that when it comes to religion, “Divided we stand, united we fall.”

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The banking family’s patriarch has died at age 91.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Three remarkable Jewish servicemen who displayed extraordinary bravery in battle.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Annette Liebeskind Berkovitz teaches us how to fight antisemitism today.

by Menucha Chana Levin

As doctors, Kurt and Ella Lingens valued human life. During the Holocaust, they went far beyond that ideal.