Jewish History
Portuguese Diplomat Finally Celebrated for Saving Jews During WW II
When Aristides de Sousa Mendes died in 1954 he was broke and shamed, this despite his heroic activities during the Second World War to...
As Egypt Names New Leader, Israeli Archaeologists Discover Sphinx From Pharaoh Mycerinus
As modern Egypt named a new leader, Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday announced they have found a relic of an ancient Egyptian leader in Israel. At a site in Tel Hazor National Park, north of the Sea...
Sequel Released to Temple Institute ‘Children’ Video That Caused Arab Outrage Last Year (VIDEO)
A film that inadvertently outraged the Arab world last year now has its sequel. The Children Are Ready, released by the Temple Institute, a not-for-profit organization "dedicated to all aspects of the Divine commandment for...
Holocaust Failure Symbol Evian Conference to Bring Hope for African Refugees?
JNS.org - The name "Evian" will forever be remembered as the site of an international conference, 75 years ago this week, that was supposed to save the Jews of Germany—but instead sealed their doom. Evian, however,...
The Life and Times of the Jewish Beauty Queens of India
Given the fact that Jewish beauty has been celebrated in history, it does not come...
Roman-Era Road Uncovered in Northern Jerusalem is Most Finely Preserved Yet, Authorities Say
An ancient road leading from Jaffa to Jerusalem, which dates back nearly 1,800 years to...
A New Low for the International Committee of the Red Cross?
A new low for the International Committee of the Red Cross? When it indirectly...
The Marx Brothers and Jewish Identity
JNS.org - The sons of Jewish immigrants from Germany and France, the Marx Brothers became zany...
Father’s Day—Bible Style
An illustration of Elkanah and his two wives. In honor of Father's Day 2013, JNS.org...
Portuguese Diplomat Finally Celebrated for Saving Jews During WW II
When Aristides de Sousa Mendes died in 1954 he was broke and shamed, this despite his heroic activities during the Second World War to save...
As Egypt Names New Leader, Israeli Archaeologists Discover Sphinx From Pharaoh Mycerinus
As modern Egypt named a new leader, Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday announced they have found a relic of an ancient Egyptian leader in Israel. At a...
Sequel Released to Temple Institute ‘Children’ Video That Caused Arab Outrage Last Year (VIDEO)
A film that inadvertently outraged the Arab world last year now has its sequel. The Children Are Ready, released by the Temple Institute, a not-for-profit...
Holocaust Failure Symbol Evian Conference to Bring Hope for African Refugees?
JNS.org - The name "Evian" will forever be remembered as the site of an international conference, 75 years ago this week, that was supposed to save...
The Life and Times of the Jewish Beauty Queens of India
Given the fact that Jewish beauty has been celebrated in history, it does not come as a surprise that in spite of the numerical insignificance...
Roman-Era Road Uncovered in Northern Jerusalem is Most Finely Preserved Yet, Authorities Say
An ancient road leading from Jaffa to Jerusalem, which dates back nearly 1,800 years to the Roman period of rule, was recently uncovered in...
A New Low for the International Committee of the Red Cross?
A new low for the International Committee of the Red Cross? When it indirectly sponsors activities honoring terrorist murderers. The International Committee of the Red...
The Marx Brothers and Jewish Identity
JNS.org - The sons of Jewish immigrants from Germany and France, the Marx Brothers became zany masters of stage and screen who continue to captivate audiences. But...
Father’s Day—Bible Style
An illustration of Elkanah and his two wives. In honor of Father's Day 2013, JNS.org compiled some quick facts about some rather un-famous (though not...
Superman: Saving His Jewish Creators
From left to right, Joe Shuster, Neal Adams, and Jerry Siegel shortly after their victory over DC Comics, which have Superman...
Why Was Moses Not Destined to Enter the Land?
It is one of the most perplexing, even disturbing, passages in the Torah. Moses the faithful shepherd, who has led the Israelites for forty years,...
Curator Says Holocaust Artifacts Vital for ‘When We Have No Survivors’ (VIDEO)
Suzy Snyder is a curator for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. On a current four-city tour to celebrate the museum's 20th anniversary, she writes...
Ceremony Marks Begin’s 100th Birthday in Hometown
The hometown in which Former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin was born and raised in, Brest in Belarus, was host to a special ceremony marking...
Venturing Outside the Big Apple? Visit West Point
WEST POINT, NEW YORK - A number of years ago (when Richard M. Nixon was president) my wife and our two toddlers were driving...
