USSR

'How the Soviet Jew Was Made': When Jews migrated to Russia's cities - review

In this book, literature comes first, history is mixed in second. Thus, discussion of Isaac Babel, David Bergelson and Moyshe Kulbak acquires a panoramic perspective

By PAUL GOLDBERG
25/05/2023

Stalin and the creation of Israel: The Soviet tyrant’s inadvertent Zionism - opinion

While Stalin’s antisemitism was all-too-real, during the perilous 1940s, in two conflicts, Stalin found himself the Jewish people’s benefactor.

05/05/2023

My grandfather's USSR experience is mimicked in modern times - opinion

He faced the same rhetoric we do now on campus.

By NATI PRESSMAN
03/05/2023

75 years old is a dangerous age for Israel - opinion

Israel has entered its greatest crisis after three generations. This happened to the USSR, Turkey, India and China – what happened to them, and can Israel survive?

By SHALOM SALOMON WALD
01/05/2023

Purim 1953 in the USSR: When Joseph Stalin had his fatal stroke

Joseph Stalin had a stroke and collapsed in his dacha on Purim, March 1, 1953, possibly assisted by someone in his inner circle. He died four days later.

By LARRY PFEFFER
11/03/2023

Russia replacing armor losses with 1960s Soviet tanks -UK intel

Russian tank divisions are being provided with old T-62 main battle tanks, including units in the 1st Guards Tank Army, which the UK described as supposedly being "Russia's premier tank force."

From Haman to Stalin: The fate of Jews in the USSR - opinion

Had Stalin lived longer, he might have well sent Jews into internal exile.

06/03/2023

Jerusalem highlights March 3–9

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

New Israeli exhibit gives Soviet artist Anatoly Kaplan overdue salute

The Enchanted Artist is one of the most expansive and adventurous art exhibitions that Beit Avi Chai has ever produced.

03/02/2023

Accidental Czar: Russia's Putin is a real-life comic-book villain - review

Accidental Czar packs its punch by sticking to the facts as we see how Russia's Vladimir Putin went from chasing rats to threatening world peace.

By PAUL GOLDBERG
03/02/2023
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