history

Two middle-aged women defied the Nazis, one ‘wrote’ a book that betrayed the other

“Kate is obviously betrayed by this publication of the book; Etta is betrayed by the publishers.”

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
09/03/2025

Unveiling the past: State Archives digitizes official British Mandate newspaper

Launched in 1920, the Gazette was utilized by the British Mandate for official publications until it was discontinued in 1948, following the establishment of the State of Israel.

Wisdom from the past, guidance for the present: Actions matter, execution matters more

History will judge Israel’s leaders not only by their determination but by their wisdom in pursuing what is just and necessary for the survival of the Jewish state and not their own political legacy.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
09/03/2025

Persistence of Amalek: The never-ending Jewish war against the forces of evil

No miracle, no revelation, not even the most undeniable display of divine power will erase evil from this world. It remains our mission to fight it.

'Zionism and Jewish Culture': Getting to the true essence of Jewish nationalism

Zionism, Prof. Yitzhak Conforti shows, represents a continuation of an ethnic Jewish community that sustained its distinctiveness throughout centuries in the Diaspora.

This week in Jewish history: The births of Moses and Barbie

A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
07/03/2025

In 1644, these defenses failed to save Sheffield Castle

Archaeologists excavating the historic Sheffield Castle site have uncovered rare 17th-century wooden stakes, believed to be defenses from the English Civil War.

'House of David': Can one stone change the course of history?

The biblical series features Hollywood-scale production values, offering a sweeping narrative filled with drama, grit, and intensity.

When Jewish communities vanish, who will remember them?

Preserving Jewish history in rural America is more important than ever. Small-town newspapers preserve personal stories that might otherwise be lost, so supporting local journalism is essential.

By AUSTIN REID
05/03/2025
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