History
Hebrew Union College, Ohio AG reach deal to protect 600,000 rare books, papers in Jewish collection
The collection contains Biblical codices, illuminated manuscripts, communal records, legal documents, scientific tracts, and incunabula.
The ‘etrog’ wars: How the Ottoman Empire turned a sacred fruit into a global commodity
A holiday to remember: Celebrating Sukkot in 1946
Building sukkot during the Yom Kippur War
Unearthing Israel’s past: Archaeological discoveries change our understanding of history
As all these discoveries show, the land’s buried secrets have the power to transform our understanding of history, faith, and the human experience.
Sukkot 2025: Your guide to Judaism's week-long fall holiday - explainer
A rundown on the Sukkot's history and meaning, differing customs, and rules for when Yom Tov begins and ends.
How US President Donald Trump is boxing Israel, Hamas into a Gaza deal - analysis
To get to “yes” on both sides, Trump reached into his toolbox of his concept of dealmaking - as well as his own doctrine about big ideas and peace in the Middle East.
The evolution of ‘Aleinu’: Atonement, acknowledgment, and an apostate
The Aleinu prayer has also been associated with martyrdom, especially of the Jews of Blois, who in 1171 were accused of ritual murder and offered their lives in exchange for baptism.
Góra Kalwaria: The legacy of Poland’s ‘New Jerusalem’ and Gur hassidim
In the footsteps of the Gerrer hassidim and their illustrious rebbes: A look at Góra Kalwaria in Poland.
A biblical legend: Yom Kippur and the mystery of Miriam's Well
So powerful was the tradition of Miriam’s Well in Jewish folklore that even after the spring disappeared into Lake Kinneret some 3.5 millennia ago, it occasionally miraculously briefly appeared.
When the time comes - short story
A short story based on Rabbi Akiva’s final days.
From erasure to remembrance: Natan Sharansky on Babyn Yar and the struggle over historical truth
After the Shoah, antisemitism was illegal. Today, they can take the Shoah and turn it against Jews," said Sharansky
The Thrilla in Manila at 50: Ali, Frazier and the 'closest thing to dying' - interview
When Ali faced Frazier for the final time, they didn't just battle for a title. They fought for each other’s honor in a grueling, unforgettable showdown.
Rabbi Baruch Portugali honored at 250th anniversary of Chabad movement
The ceremony to honor Rabbi Portugali was attended by more than a hundred people.
LDS Church bids farewell to President Russell M. Nelson, longest-lived leader since 1830 founding
Nelson took the helm in 2018 at age 93, expanding temple construction and reversing a policy that barred baptism for children of same-sex couples.
