Jewish History
Greek Far-Right Party Denies Auschwitz Gas Chambers
An extreme-right party in Greece is being condemned by Jewish groups for denying the Holocaust on national television. Nikos Michaloliakos, the leader...
“Follow Me” Film Brings Entebbe Hero to Life
Yoni Netanyahu helped saved 102 Israeli hostages on a dark July 4 at Entebbe. Though mortally wounded, his spirit and leadership imbued his troops as they stormed the "Old Terminal" at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. Netanyahu was...
64 Years Ago Today, Ben-Gurion Announced the Establishment of Israel (VIDEO)
On May 14th, 1948, David Ben-Gurion announced the establishment of the Jewish State in Israel. Ben-Gurion, who was the country's first prime minister, went to Tel Aviv to make the announcement, and despite the requested...
The Global Reach of AJC for Over 100 Years
The American Jewish Committee's 2012 Global Forum, held May 2-4 in Washington, DC, emphasized the international outreach and diplomatic interaction AJC has developed for more than a century, informing attendees about past results and educating...
“The Flat”: A Journey Across Time and Place, Germany and Israel
The premise of "HaDira" ("The Flat") appears simple: an elderly grandmother has died and her...
The Spanish Inquisition and the Spread of Conversos in the Americas
A road trip down to the Mexican-American border would yield much of what you would...
Jesus in Telpiot?
Get ready for more controversy over archaeology in Jerusalem. After the Discovery Channel aired a documentary...
Reflections on Yom Hazikaron for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers & Victims of Terror
As we approach the double days of Israel's Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma'ut this week,...
Why 1948 Matters More Than Ever
Of all the events surrounding modern Israel's rebirth—the rise of the Zionist movement, the...
Greek Far-Right Party Denies Auschwitz Gas Chambers
An extreme-right party in Greece is being condemned by Jewish groups for denying the Holocaust on national television. Nikos Michaloliakos, the leader of...
“Follow Me” Film Brings Entebbe Hero to Life
Yoni Netanyahu helped saved 102 Israeli hostages on a dark July 4 at Entebbe. Though mortally wounded, his spirit and leadership imbued his troops as they...
64 Years Ago Today, Ben-Gurion Announced the Establishment of Israel (VIDEO)
On May 14th, 1948, David Ben-Gurion announced the establishment of the Jewish State in Israel. Ben-Gurion, who was the country's first prime minister, went to...
The Global Reach of AJC for Over 100 Years
The American Jewish Committee's 2012 Global Forum, held May 2-4 in Washington, DC, emphasized the international outreach and diplomatic interaction AJC has developed for more...
“The Flat”: A Journey Across Time and Place, Germany and Israel
The premise of "HaDira" ("The Flat") appears simple: an elderly grandmother has died and her apartment must be emptied of the relics of a lifetime. As...
The Spanish Inquisition and the Spread of Conversos in the Americas
A road trip down to the Mexican-American border would yield much of what you would expect -- miles of endless and vacant deserts, a compelling...
Jesus in Telpiot?
Get ready for more controversy over archaeology in Jerusalem. After the Discovery Channel aired a documentary this month about what's underneath a building in East...
Reflections on Yom Hazikaron for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers & Victims of Terror
As we approach the double days of Israel's Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma'ut this week, I once again reflected on the meaning of this juxtaposition...
Why 1948 Matters More Than Ever
Of all the events surrounding modern Israel's rebirth—the rise of the Zionist movement, the first and second aliyahs, the building of pre-state institutions...
Switzerland Town Opens First New Synagogue in 80 Years
The Jewish community of Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday dedicated its first new synagogue in more than 80 years. Backed by philanthropist Sami Rohr, the Feldinger Chabad...
European Broadcaster to Chronicle Remarkable Holocaust Story, “Lazarus”
In 2009, New York businessman Leslie Schwartz found a new vocation as teacher, educator, and role model. Now, the octogenarian is seeking a ...
North Carolina Plays Host to 18 Violins Recovered from the Holocaust
Eighteen violins from European Jewish communities destroyed during the Holocaust are now being heard nearly 70 years later in North Carolina. Amnon Weinstein began...
15th Century Jewish Prayer Book Expected to Fetch Over Half a Million Dollars (PHOTOS)
Christie's New York will be unveiling to the public for the first time since it's creation in Tuscany during the late 15th century, an extremely...
A Brief History of Israel: Celebrating 64 Years of Independence
In honor of Israel's 64th birthday, JointMedia News Service takes a look at the major events that shaped each decade in Israel's history ...
