Contemporary Jewish History

The newest holiday on the Jewish calendar commemorates the reunification of Israel's capital. Not everyone celebrates.

The celebration of Israeli independence is marked each year on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.

This history lesson stirs controversy in many educational settings.

A topic that may seem far from modern children's lives holds valuable social lessons.

Holocaust commemorations have--and should have--some common elements.

Would Yom haShoah be associated with other tragedies, connected to heroism--or stand on its own?

After much debate, a compromise date--satisfactory to none--is chosen.

This singular event presented profound theological challenges--and for some, shattered their belief in God.

Responding to the challenge of faith in a post-Holocaust world.