Jewish World

Flowers and Judaism: 8 Facts

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Meron: United in Grief

by Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits

Tragedy is not to be dealt with by blaming others, but rather by doing our own personal soul searching.

Tragedy in Meron

by Eitiel Goldwicht

How to respond to a day of celebration that became a day of tremendous sadness? .

The Piechotkas and the Wooden Synagogues of Poland

by Rabbi Hillel Goldberg

A tribute to the faithful, professional and humble work of the non-Jewish archivist couple.

Lag B'Omer and the Power to Recreate

by Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein

The Woman behind Duolingo’s New Yiddish Course

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Meena Viswanath wants to help you learn Yiddish.

Iceland and the Jews: 9 Little Known Facts

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Exploring the surprising Jewish connections to Iceland.

Why France Refuses to Prosecute an Antisemitic Murderer

by Bari Weiss

Sarah Halimi was beaten and thrown from her window. Her killer will not be tried because he smoked weed.

Ancient Coins Tell the Story of the Jewish People

by Harold Witkov

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

Celebrity Quotes about Shabbat

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Inspiring quotes about the power and beauty of Shabbat.

Why Israel Independence Day is Right After Israel Memorial Day

Video – Inspiring Hope

Why Israel Independence Day is Right After Israel Memorial Day

by Rabbi Tzvi Sytner

How we go from sadness to inspiration.

A Lebanese Soldier Joins the Jewish People

by Chanania Bleich

From an early age, I asked God, “Why was I created a Muslim?”

The Problem with Holocaust Education

by Jeff Jacoby

A generation of Holocaust classes has apparently done nothing to stem the rise of anti-Jewish hatred.

Untold Story of Jewish Women Resisting Nazis

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Judy Batalion’s new book documents Jewish women who fought Nazis during WWII.

Hiding in a Vegetable Bin Saved Their Lives

by Ronda Robinson

Lila Millen and her sister endured two years of terror and starvation in the Warsaw Ghetto, and were saved by a righteous gentile.

A Holocaust Survivor’s Last Request

by Ellen Bachner Greenberg

My grandfather insisted on being buried in his Auschwitz uniform.

The Happiest Man on Earth: 99 Year Old Holocaust Survivor

by Eddie Jaku, Tedx, Sydney

Eddie Jaku shares his story and wisdom.

The Jewish People Lives

by Jody Berkel

There is no greater victory over the enemies of the Jewish people than living as proud, strong and connected Jews.

The Soviet Campaign to Eliminate Passover

by Dr. Henry Abramson

“Red Haggadahs” were published in the 1920s with the explicit goal of replacing belief in God with faith in Communist Russia.

Torn Page of History: A Passover Message

by Rabbi Yaakov Cohen

Jewish boys in hiding receive a message of hope that they would never forget.

Matzah: Bread of Affliction, Bread of Liberation

by Jeff Jacoby

Symbol of slavery or freedom? Exploring the seeming contradictory meanings of this ancient bread.

Next Year in Berlin, Ach du Lieber

by Mindy Stern

Eighty-two years after my mother’s hurried departure, my son and his family are moving to Berlin. I’m struggling to accept it.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Celebrating Passover After the First Year of Covid-19

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech

How do we celebrate when our lives are still filled with so much sadness? The nation's very first Passover provides an answer.

Baking Matzah Photo Essay

by Todd Rosenblatt

Get an inside look at a Jerusalem matzah bakery with these amazing photos.

The Ochberg Orphans: Saving 197 Jewish Orphans

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Marking the 100th anniversary of Isaac Ochberg’s remarkable rescue mission.

Liberating Dachau

by Jack Sacco

Having participated in the liberation of Dachau during World War II, Joe Sacco inspired his son to write a book that bears witness to the atrocities he encountered.

Three Fascinating Haggadahs: The Oldest, The Most Beautiful, and The One Written by Heart

by Adam Ross

Each one has an incredible story to tell.

Make it an IKEA Passover

by Ruchi Koval

Because the more you put your own personal effort into something, the more you'll love it.

The Pope, Abraham and the Significance of Ur

by Adam Ross

The Pope’s pilgrimage to the city of Abraham’s birth sparks the question: what is the Jewish significance of this ancient city?

6 Little-Known Jewish Languages

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Jewish communities around the world created their own language.

Discovering What Happened to My Great-Grandfather in the Holocaust

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A new memorial helped me learn about his deportation to the Lodz Ghetto 80 years ago.

PODCAST: The Value of Value-Driven Leadership: An Interview with Rabbi Steven Burg

by Jonathan Frieden

The CEO of Aish HaTorah discusses his insights on Jewish leadership and the necessity to stand up for all Jews.

Purim’s Lesson on How to Defeat the Enemy: Keep Calm and Carry On

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

A year ago we put on masks for Purim and haven't taken them off. Don’t panic.

Queen Esther's 6 Lessons for Today

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Timeless messages that Esther wanted every man, woman and child to hear.

The Therapeutic Joy of Purim

by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

You defeat fear by joy. You conquer terror by collective celebration.

Why Harry S. Truman Recognized the State of Israel

by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Like Eddie Jacobson, God is calling on each of us, saying there is something only we can do.

Not Just Purim: Five Extraordinary Stories of Miraculous Redemption

by Adam Ross

Jewish communities around the world that were saved from the brink of destruction.

C Is For Connection, Not Cancel Culture

by Rabbi Naftali Schiff

This Purim, build bridges to Jews different than you.

Yes, Moses Speaks Directly to Me

by Rabbi Hillel Goldberg

I am not just connected to my roots. I am living them.

Last Survivor of Legendary Warsaw Orphanage Dies in Israel

by Adam Ross

A beacon of hope during the Nazi occupation, the orphanage directed by Dr Januscz Korczak was built on the pioneering ideas of respecting and empowering every child.

Garlic and Jews: 6 Little-Known Jewish Facts

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Garlic has long been associated with Jewish life and cooking.

Tefillin Found Hidden under Warsaw Ghetto Building

by Adam Ross

Construction workers discover a secret bunker with 20 sets of tefillin, several prayer books and weapons, testifying to the spiritual resistance of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto,.