About the Author

Larry Domnitch

Larry Domnitch is the author of 'The Cantonists: The Jewish Children's Army of the Czar', recently released by Devora Publishing.

Queen Shlomtzion: In the Spirit of the Maccabees

Queen Shlomtzion: In the Spirit of the Maccabees

by Larry Domnitch

Another instance in Jewish history when a woman saves the day.

Destruction on the Tenth of Av

Destruction on the Tenth of Av

by Larry Domnitch

After Tisha B'Av, the burning of the Temple continued for another day. Its effects continue to be felt throughout Jewish history.

Magic of Shavuot 1967

Magic of Shavuot 1967

by Larry Domnitch

200,000 Jews converged on the Western Wall that day.

How Nachmanides Rebuilt Jerusalem

How Nachmanides Rebuilt Jerusalem

by Larry Domnitch

Forced to flee from Spain at age 72, the great sage restored Jerusalem's ruins.

The Cantonist Saga

The Cantonist Saga

by Larry Domnitch

A horrific era when Jewish boys were forced into 25 years of Russian military service.

A Cantonist's Prayer on Yom Kippur

A Cantonist's Prayer on Yom Kippur

by Larry Domnitch

On that Yom Kippur the community wept, as they confronted the plight of Jewish children forced to serve in the Russian army.

The Myth of What Men Want

The Myth of What Men Want

6 Interesting Facts about Falafel

6 Interesting Facts about Falafel

A Jewish Valentines Day

A Jewish Valentines Day

Girls' Names

Girls' Names

Weird Ways Israel Won its War of Independence

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Weird Ways Israel Won its War of Independence

Racism and Anti-Semitism: Why the Disparate Response?

Racism and Anti-Semitism: Why the Disparate Response?

Horrific Murder in Jerusalem

Horrific Murder in Jerusalem

Mommy, I’m Bored!

Mommy, I’m Bored!