by Dr. Henry Abramson

This brief video provides a survey of the long Jewish presence in the region, framed in the context of maps: political, ethnolinguistic, military and social.

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by Harold Witkov

From the Roman conquest of Judea to the rebirth of Israel.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Generations of secret Jews defied the Spanish Inquisition to celebrate Passover and other holidays.

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How should we feel upon seeing an evil person destroyed?

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

Why it's a mistake to make Lilith an icon of Jewish feminism.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Why Britain just dedicated a new statue to commemorate the trailblazing Licoricia of Winchester.

by aish.com

The hows and whys behind lighting Shabbat candles.

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The startling event of a solar eclipse.

by Leonard Hurley

In 1942, the dilapidated ship carrying 769 desperate Jewish refugees en route to Palestine, was blown up. There was one sole survivor.

by aish.com

From books, mezuzah and candles, who doesn't love a little swag.

by Unpacked

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Medical marijuana is permissible, but recreational use prevents us from being our best selves.

by Tzvi Gluckin

Intermarriage says a lot less about who people marry, and a lot more about our inability to communicate our heritage and values.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

What is a yarmulke and why do Jewish people wear it?

by Evelyn Levine

Thank God for thankfulness. Saying blessings can transform your life.

by Unpacked

When the charismatic and popular messianic figure was told to convert to Islam or die, Shabtai Tzvi converted, changing his name to Aziz Mehmet Effendi, creating an embarrassing stain on Jewish history.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The world’s first museum devoted to Alfred Dreyfus’ trial just opened in Paris. Its lessons are needed today.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

5 facts about this curious term

by Unpacked

When Jews wouldn’t convert to Protestantism, Martin Luther’s response set off a chain reaction of antisemitic rhetoric. His writings have been used for centuries as a justification for antisemitism, permanently altering the course of history for European Jews.

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

The mezuzah is hung on the doorpost as a subtle reminder about our values every time we enter and exit our homes.

by Unpacked

Meet the Rambam, also known as Maimonides, one of the most famous Jewish scholars of all time.

by Unpacked

Why is it that even post-Holocaust, Jews experience a large percentage of the world’s hate crimes, despite being less than 0.2% of the world’s population?

by Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair

Changing and becoming more than we are is one of the most difficult things in the world.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Gary Ginsberg’s new book “First Friends” chronicles personal relationships that influenced the White House.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A new book sheds light on a secret unit drawn from refugees whose deep-rooted hatred of Hitler would ensure they were a passionate fighting force.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

In 1934, doctors in five hospitals walked off the job rather than work with a Jew.

by Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair

What is the deeper meaning behind the small moon looking as big as the vast sun?

by Unpacked

Rooted in the word for the Land of Israel, Zion, the word Zionist may not actually be as “modern” as you think! In fact, Zionists have been around for thousands of years.

by Adam Ross

The renowned Israeli archaeologist who discovered ‘King David’s Palace’ has died in Jerusalem aged 65.

by Elliot Mathias

A four-part video series on the Jewish perspective to antisemitism.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The decisive battle paved the way for Israel to reunify Jerusalem in 1967.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

From flowers at Sinai to cooking with flowers.

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Why the Jewish month of Iyar is a time for us to work on improving respect for others.

by Rabbi Ephraim Shore

Israel’s return to its homeland after 2,000 years of exile - an event completely in the annals of history – is miraculous.

by Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair

Esther hid her Jewish identity. Revealing it saved the Jewish nation.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Tips for making your Jewish birthdays a time of meaning and growth.

by Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair

How does winter symbolize the bursting forth of life? Exploring the depth of Tu B'Shvat

by Adina Hershberg

In celebration of Hebrew Language Day, meet the father of modern Hebrew.

by Devorah Mirsky

Coming to grips with the death of my father.

by Adam Ross

As Israel and Morocco establish full diplomatic ties, take a look at some of Morocco’s epic Jewish history.

by Unpacked

With the destruction of the Second Temple, the rabbis feared for the survival of Jewish life and practice. The Oral Law was written down for the first time to ensure it would always endure.

by Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair

Art is inspiration wrestling with constriction.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Thank Heaven for little girls. A guide to celebrating the newborn.