Jewish History

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Israel and Anti-Semitism

The idea that extreme criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic is controversial.

The Historical Roots of Anti-Semitism

Two millennia of European anti-Semitism can be traced to early Christian beliefs about Jewish culpability in the murder of Jesus.

Where the Word ‘Anti-Semitism’ Comes From

Hatred of Jews has been around for centuries, but only in the 1800s did it begin to be referred to as 'anti-Semitism.'

Supporting Holocaust Causes for Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project

Countless organizations, both Jewish and not, are dedicated to Holocaust education and supporting survivors.

A Refugee Returns to Laos as a Jew

Jews come together for a historic Shabbat gathering in Laos.

8 Jewish Fried Foods from Around the World

Try one of these mouth-watering Hanukkah recipes from India, Yemen, Italy or Mexico.

This Map Shows Many of the Synagogues Destroyed on Kristallnacht

The geography of the Nazi "night of broken glass."

The Man With The Swastika Tattoo

The story of an unexpected bus encounter en route to Mississippi

How the Jews of Uganda Inspire Jewish Life in America

A kippah inspires a bar mitzvah boy to reach out and reach in.

Ugandan Jews Look to Jewish World for Help with Famine Relief

The Chief Rabbi of Uganda discusses how famine in East Africa is impacting the Abayudaya Jews and their neighbors.

Yemenite Kubaneh is the Best Buttery Shabbat Bread

This Jewish specialty is a delicious, buttery treat.

Funny, You Don’t Look German

A German Colombian Jew dedicates his life to building an inclusive (Jewish) world.

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