Jewish history

Editor's Notes: Oct. 7 reshaped Israel forever, we must choose how to define it

This time period will be remembered for how it sharply shaped every aspect of Israeli life.

20/03/2025

In a dark period for Israel, Jews must find at least the smallest light to have hope

This is a dark time for the Jewish people; it is a time when the Jewish people need light.

What does it mean to live in a time when history touches you?

We are touching history—not as something distant, something remembered, but as something unfolding beneath our feet.

By JACOB SCHIMMEL
13/03/2025

Mordechai's leadership lessons: True strength lies in standing together

As we celebrate Purim this year, we should embrace both the joy and the responsibility that come with it.

12/03/2025

For the greater good: The sacrifices made by Esther and other women for the Jewish people

Esther secured her place in history, joining a long, celebrated line of women who give of themselves selflessly for the good of the nation.

Purim during wartime: Remembering Amalek and a day of miraculous survival

The Jews have been confronted by Amalek throughout history, this hereditary enemy of Israel from wilderness times.

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

A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
07/03/2025
 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in NY

Jewish learning forced underground, again

Repetition of history as Jewish studies are suppressed and Jews are in hiding, once again

By LILIAN BRASCH
06/03/2025

A profound holy distinction: Shiloh vs Jerusalem

Shiloh and Jerusalem represent two complementary forces – engagement with the world and preservation of identity – that drive our journey toward redemption.

By LARRY SIEGEL
01/03/2025

This week in Jewish history: Birthday of Frank Gehry, Yahrzeit of Avraham Ibn Ezra

A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
01/03/2025
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