History
‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages - review
The Talmud Chronicles: Bringing Talmudic Events to Life covers significant historical events from around 100-200 CE and breathes life into characters from the Talmud.
'Deni Avdija on track to become one of the greatest in Portland history'
Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven
The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history
Beyond war: Why the Middle East needs courage, dialogue, and reconciliation - opinion
Yet history teaches us something different. Military victories may change realities on the ground, but they rarely resolve the deeper wounds that fuel conflict.
Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion
The topic of Ukraine’s western borders is of particular interest to Russia’s president, but his so-called Marxism-Leninism argument reveals his flawed logic
'Reclaiming Redemption Vol. II': Tracing Jewish survival from exile to war - book review
Moshe Taragin’s wartime essays argue that Jewish faith is carried not only through ideas, but through the people whose resilience has preserved it across history.
Before passports: How travelers crossed borders
The passport was not the beginning of travel documentation, but the result of centuries of attempts to control movement, identity and access across borders.
European Jews migrate for unparalleled reasons now – opinion
The average European citizen changes location primarily to improve their quality of life. Not so for Jews, forced to migrate nowadays, given a resounding lack of protection
Recognition of Armenian Genocide belongs to Israel, not to one government - opinion
The Knesset's postponement need not be a setback. If the next parliament completes the process, recognition of the Armenian Genocide should be completed in order to do the right thing.
Middle Israel: How 'The Odyssey' echoes the Jewish story of homecoming - opinion
Written roughly in the time of Isaiah, The Odyssey had nothing to do with the Jews. Its narrative, however, sure is relevant to the Jews, as their own narrative comes under assault.
How the international response to October 7 makes the case for Zionism - opinion
The aftermath of October 7 is a chilling reminder that no matter how accommodated or assimilated we believe ourselves to be, some will always see us as “too Jewish” to be accepted.
Things for tourists to do in London: A visitor's guide
From historic attractions and renowned museums to bustling food markets, West End shows, and hidden nightlife gems - everything visitors need to know for an unforgettable London experience.
From blood libels to ‘genocide’: Has the Church of England learned from history? - opinion
These libels, often promoted or legitimized by influential churchmen, fueled massacres, dispossession, and ultimately the expulsion of every Jew from England in 1290.