Jewish history
What honoring our parents teaches us about faith, logic, and Judaism
The mitzvah of honoring one's parents is not a narrow religious demand but a foundational moral duty.
Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service
Parashat Beshalach: The joy of ‘mitzvot’
Does history repeat itself? Recognizing the potential danger of modern antisemitism - opinion
Israel Museum Jerusalem: Guarding the past, shaping the future - interview
Suzanne Landau, director of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, reflects on the institution’s past, present, and future.
Remembering Francis Salvador, the Jewish Paul Revere - opinion
His courage earned him the title “the Jewish Paul Revere,” and his sacrifice stands as a testament to the Jewish contribution to the creation of the United States.
Sassoon Codex, world’s oldest Hebrew Bible to date, to join ANU permanent collection
The museum will be hosting a series of events to celebrate the manuscript's new home.
Surviving beyond tragedy: How Holocaust survivors inspire continuity, resilience - opinion
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, I bow my head in remembrance of the dead, but I also look to the future.
A journey through Seder night: A time machine of Jewish memory - opinion
From ancient Egypt to now: A look at Jewish seder nights through the ages.
Kazakhstan textbooks promote tolerance, respect for Judaism, Israel - IMPACT report finds
Kazakhstan's school curriculum offers a largely positive portrayal of Judaism and Jewish history and, in many cases, a balanced approach to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Life lessons: My Passover in Soviet unfreedom - opinion
The history of Soviet Jewish refuseniks demonstrates Jewish resilience throughout the generations.
The Indian Jewish journey to Israel: A story of return, not invasion - opinion
For the Jews of India, Israel was not viewed as a foreign land to colonize but rather as the ancient homeland of the Jewish people.
'Embracing Exile': Defending Jewish Diaspora as source of identity, prosperity, pride - review
In his book Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora, David Kraemer seeks to provide a “fuller picture” of issues related to Jewish identity, place, and home.
This week in Jewish history: Nebi Musa riots, death of Reb Aryeh Levin
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
