Jewish history

 RECONNAISSANCE FORCES from the IDF’s Shaked Unit in Sinai during the Six Day War.

Jewish people must remember their history and regain religious pride

History may confront us with sorrow or struggle, but we still choose whether to respond with pride and confidence or with frustration and self-doubt.

Eli Cohen

This week in Jewish History: Eli Cohen hanged in Syria, Bob Dylan's birthday

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
24/05/2025

Israel restarts archaeological excavations at Sebastia after 12-year hiatus

Israel's Minister of Heritage Amihai Eliyahu states, "Sebastia is one of the most important sites in our national and historical heritage."

American Jews

Why does US media not celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month?

We need Jewish American Heritage Month so we can honor a unique and ancient history, and celebrate the richness of Jewish heritage.

By SHAMAR HILL
11/05/2025
 The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Israel Museum Jerusalem: Guarding the past, shaping the future

Suzanne Landau, director of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, reflects on the institution’s past, present, and future.

By NERIA BARR
10/05/2025
 PAUL REVERE monument near Old North Church in central Boston, 1955

Remembering Francis Salvador, the Jewish Paul Revere

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

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, I bow my head in remembrance of the dead, but I also look to the future.

By IRIT ROSENBLUM
26/04/2025

A journey through Seder night: A time machine of Jewish memory

From ancient Egypt to now: A look at Jewish seder nights through the ages.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
12/04/2025

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.

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