history
The Jews of Scandinavia
The tiny Jewish communities of the Nordic countries have been sustained by regular arrivals of Jews fleeing persecution elsewhere.
The Future
What will happen next?
Fanny Brice
Few Jewish comedians have made such a significant contribution to both Jewish humor and popular culture as this daughter of saloon-owning immigrants.
The Levy-Franks Family
The Levy-Franks family struggled with the ever-present challenge of maining a strong Jewish identity in a secular society.
A Martyr to His Faith
In 1647, the Portuguese Inquisition in Brazil compelled Isaac de Castro to choose between his Judaism and being burned alive. De Castro courageously chose his faith and martyrdom.
A Few Humble Coins and the Making of Israel
The creation of the state of Israel in 1948 is largely a result of President Truman and his administration.
Isaac de Castro
In 1647, the Portuguese Inquisition in Brazil compelled Isaac de Castro to choose between his Judaism and being burned alive. De Castro courageously chose his faith and martyrdom.
Jacob Lumbrozo
One of the first persons charged with blasphemy in the English colonies was a Jew.