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What Does L’dor Vador Mean?

An emotional Jewish catchphrase explained.

Eight Famous Jewish Nobel Laureates

From Albert Einstein to Bob Dylan, there are many Jewish Nobel laureates who have become household names.

Eight Jewish Nobel Laureates You Should Know

These eight lesser-known Jewish Nobel laureates made groundbreaking contributions to science, culture and more.

These Nine Tombs Have Attracted Jewish Pilgrims for Centuries

Take a look inside the places that Abraham, King David, Queen Esther and other biblical characters are said to have been buried.

Helene, Queen of Adiabene

This ancient queen converted to Judaism and is mentioned in both Josephus’ "Antiquities" and rabbinic literature.

20 Black Jews You Should Know

From Yiddish theater to the rabbinate, Black Jews have risen to prominence and enriched all aspects of Jewish and American life.

Zionism in Ukraine

How and why Ukraine was arguably the most important cradle for early Zionists.

10 Holocaust Memoirs You Should Read

These first-person accounts of Jewish survival and resilience during the Holocaust are powerful, educational and moving.

The Goodwill Shofar

An unexpected thrift store find

Rediscovering “The Days of Yore”

How the pandemic gave me time to find my family’s stories

What Elie Wiesel Taught Me About the Book of Job

Elie Wiesel's relationship to the Book of Job was personal — and profound.

How to Fight Anti-Semitism

The most common answers focus on hate crimes law and education. Here are nine others.

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