History

by Bluma Gordon

The scientist’s recently disclosed private papers reveal his deep reverence for ancient Jewish wisdom.

by Shlomo Horwitz

Rabbi Hershel Schacter, the first rabbi to enter Buchenwald, and the survivor who renounced his faith in God.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A century ago, one of Europe's great musicians tried to erase her Jewish heritage. Instead, she heroically saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Galloway’s willful misreading of Jewish soccer history is just the latest example of twisting historical facts.

by Galia Berry

Peki'in has had a Jewish presence since the Second Temple period, until Arab riots in the 1930s. Meet the remaining member of the Zinatis, the only family who returned.

by Shlomo Horwitz

During the Yom Kippur War, 19 Israeli soldiers fought for 100 hours against overpowering Syrian forces and survived.

by David Harris

Without understanding what happened in the past, it’s impossible to grasp where we are today.

by Prof. Robert Rockaway

How the FBI prevented Jewish American gangsters from altering the course of history in 1933.

by Dr. Rafael Medoff

In a direct and sharp rebuke, the Klausenberger Rebbe said the Americans and England shared in the guilt along with Hitler.

by Dan Fellner

Exploring the city’s inspiring and little-known Jewish history during a one-day visit.

by Rabbi Ephraim Shore

A small place making a big difference.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

For the Jewish people, April Fool’s Day has been marked by some decidedly non-funny events.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A glimpse behind the illustrious, philanthropic family.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Eight little known facts about Jews and perfume, from ancient times to today.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

During Ireland’s hour of greatest need, Jews donated more aid than anyone in the world.

by Bluma Gordon

Whether or not Native Americans are one of the lost tribes of Israel, the strange parallels between them and the Jews are intriguing.

by Ellen Levitt

Photographs and history of shuls that have been turned into churches and community centers.

by Rivka Ronda Robinson

German soldiers thought she was a blonde bimbo looking for her Nazi fiancé. How did this courageous Jew from an Orthodox family become a spy?

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

One of the greatest cyclists of all time risked his life to save thousands of Jews.

by Golda Meir

The following op-ed by Golda Meir was printed in The New York Times 42 years ago.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Including the surprising origins of the Maxwell House Haggadah.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Using their avid opera-going as a cover, the British sisters saved dozens of Jews in Nazi Europe.

by Menucha Chana Levin

Posing as a Spanish ambassador in Hungary, Giorgio Perlasca risked his life to save 5218 Jews from deportation to Nazi death camps.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The Aaronsohn siblings founded an espionage ring in Zichron Yaakov to help Britain defeat the Turks.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Nov. 2, 2017, marks the 100 anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, one of the most important political declarations of modern times.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The story behind the quintessential Jewish song.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The extraordinary first-person account of the mission to save Jewish refugees, now a film starring Chris Evans.

by Yad Vashem Photo Archives

A glimpse into some of the ways Jews before, during and immediately after the Holocaust marked the New Year.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The surprising and extensive connections the Founding Father had with the Jews.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

In 1865, one southern woman overlooked the deep divisions of war and saw her fellow Jew, not an opponent.

by Miriam P. Raphael

Some of the most famous names of the Sephardic community can be traced back to medieval times.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Some of these Jewish last names with surprise you.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The true story of the secret operation to ferry thousands of desperate Holocaust survivors to Israel.

by Maayan Meir

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

by Menucha Chana Levin

In 1947 a Jewish boy, 16, was kidnapped from Jerusalem and never seen again. His alleged abductor, a British WWII hero, apparently got away with murder.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The famous U.S. poet fought for Jewish rights and helped spark the Zionist movement.

by Rivka Ronda Robinson

Haym Salomon’s financial risk-taking helped establish America.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The history of bagels gives a window to Jewish history and fortunes over the past 800 years.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Many Jewish academics who fled Nazi Europe mentored African American students in the United States.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Like Julis Meyer, aka Box-Ka-Re-Sha-Hash-Ta-Ka, which means “Curly Haired White Chief Who Speaks with One Tongue.”

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Plus a traditional Jewish chocolate recipe.

by Noel Izon

When the world closed its doors to refugees, President Manuel Quezon saved 1200 Jews fleeing Nazi Germany.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Did you know that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is owned by a Jewish family?

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Cutting edge technology is unearthing fascinating new evidence regarding the Jews of Vilna.

by David Harris

In honor of Jewish refugees from Arab lands.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Some surprising numbers related to Fidel Castro’s relationship with Israel and Jews.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

10 surprising facts about Jews in the American Frontier.

by Rivka Ronda Robinson

Raised by Christians as part of the Kindertransport, a 7-year-old girl clings to her Jewish identity.