Jewish History

The changing role of the pulpit rabbi in America.

This 18th century merchant led a controversial mystical and quasi-Christian movement whose adherents believed orgies were religious acts.

Immigrant Jews delved into sports to prove their mettle as Americans.

American Jews and the making of the movie industry.

Economic, political, and religious trends shape the cultural makeup of the State of Israel.

Public health activist and champion of minority rights.

Messianic figure Simeon Bar Kochba led the Jews in a failed revolt against Roman rule.

A Spanish poet, philosopher and proto-Zionist.

An all-too forgotten historical debate

The history and politics of the decision to disengage