Jewish history

‘Fioretta’: A cinematic journey through five centuries of Jewish history

In the visually elegant documentary Fioretta, skillfully brought to life by award-winning Israeli-American filmmaker Matthew Mishory, we embark on a journey through five centuries of Jewish history.

By SHULA KOPF
23/12/2023
Katz demonstrates Krav Maga with a colleague.  ‘We rely on sound techniques and the natural body mov

Jewish self-defense will ensure a safer future - opinion

The challenges facing the Jewish community today demand a multifaceted approach. By incorporating the principles of Krav Maga for self-defense the Jewish community can better protect itself.

By ADAM SCOTT BELLOS
11/12/2023

'Heroes of Gaza': Mini Israel Park to unveil its Gush Katif model over Hanukkah

The event aims to expose visitors to the lives that existed in Gush Katif up until nearly 20 years ago when the settlements were evacuated.

Recognizing the truth about Israel and Jewish connections to the land - opinion

"The Jews have lived in Israel for over 3,000 years. No one sent the Zionists to colonize the land of Israel, the Zionists came to liberate the land from non-native people," the author writes.

To avoid repeating history, we must never forget - opinion

After October 7, we cannot return to “normal.” If we forget, we are doomed to repeat history.

By BOBBY RECHNITZ
09/12/2023

Is the Diaspora Jewry's future in peril?

Concerns rise as safety for Jews worldwide wanes. Is Israel prepared for mass absorption? Ofer Petersbourg delves into the looming future.

‘Levys of Monticello’ tells a unique US Jewish story - film review

The movie, directed by Steven Pressman, tells a unique story that touches on many critical and sometimes contradictory aspects of the American Jewish experience, particularly antisemitism.

Phillip Ratner, sculptor whose work tells immigrants’ stories at NYC landmarks, dies at 86

Ratner and his cousin Dennis Ratner were also the founders, in 1985, of the Israel Bible Museum in Safed, since relocated to Beersheba.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
21/11/2023
State archives

Extensive efforts to collect the documentary evidence from the October 7 massacre

The goal is to create a large, authoritative database encompassing the entirety of evidence, documentation, media coverage, and outreach activities, for the benefit of Jewish communal memory.

Jewish history is predetermined: We know how it ends, just not when - opinion

Taking the long view of Jewish history mustn’t distract us from present and immediate challenges, but it should provide optimism even during dark moments. 

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