Jewish history
Shavuot 2025: Why do we group Jewish holidays together?
By adding Purim to the duo of Passover and Shavuot, this trio reminds us that hiddenness is not static. It is dynamic.
Shavuot in 1948: Harvesting the first fruits of Israeli statehood under siege
Reaccepting the Torah: Looking back the first Shavuot after the fall of Nazi Germany
Shavuot's mystical incident: Uncovering the secrets of King David’s Tomb
'The Jews, 5,000 Years and Counting:' Jewish history can be funny - review
The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting achieves an incredible feat: It covers our entire “epic journey through time, space, and guilt” in 224 pages.
This week in Jewish history: Shavuot, and the Six Day War
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
14th century Shem Tov Bible comes home to Jerusalem
The Shem Tov Bible, a stunning 14th-century manuscript created by the renowned kabbalist Rabbi Shem Tov ben Abraham Ibn Gaon, will be displayed in the National Library of Israel.
The matriarchal language: Ladino singer Nani Vazana on her rise to fame
Nani Vazana explained that Ladino, not just in her personal story, is the matriarchal language.
A Jewish outlook on life can help Israel win war against Hamas - opinion
Judaism is an answer to man’s ultimate questions. But nothing is more irrelevant than an answer to a question nobody asks.
Jewish people must remember their history and regain religious pride - opinion
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.
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.
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."
Why does US media not celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month? - opinion
We need Jewish American Heritage Month so we can honor a unique and ancient history, and celebrate the richness of Jewish heritage.
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.
