Albert Einstein
New AI tool allows users to chat with Jewish historical figures
Jewish Lives says the site is designed to “enrich reader exploration of the Jewish experience.” They’ve created lesson plans to help educators use Ask Jewish Lives in the classroom.
Hebrew University marks centennial with official new commemorative stamp
Newly-discovered Einstein letter surfaces in Tel Aviv, reveals praise for Jewish assistant
Hebrew University's centennial: Einstein's legacy and the guardian of a scientific icon
Albert Einstein letter on helping Jewish refugees during WWII up for auction
"The power of resistance which has enabled the Jewish people to survive for thousands of years has been based to a large extent on traditions of mutual helpfulness," wrote Einstein
Thinking the 4th elections will be different is insane, but what can we do? - analysis
Once the votes are cast and counted, the role of the public is done and control over our fate shifts back to the politicians we empowered on Election Day.
Israel Elections: Fourth time's the charm? - comment
Albert Einstein's iconic adage - “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results " is making more sense each time.
Black hole photo bolsters Einstein's theory of general relativity
Einstein's theory just got a whole lot harder to beat.
Einstein family's water mill in Italy to produce electricity again
While most of the structure was demolished decades ago, a new water mill to produce electricity is currently being built in the exact same spot.
'Einstein in Bohemia': A forgotten chapter for the famed scientist
In Einstein in Bohemia, Michael Gordin provides a meticulously researched, accessible, and fascinating portrait of Einstein, filtered “through the lens of his ties to Habsburg Prague.”
Iconic Albert Einstein image appears on world’s smallest gold coin
The 1/4-franc gold coin, with a diameter of 2.96mm and weighing 0.063g (1/500 ounce), was issued by the Swissmint last week.
Handwritten letter by Albert Einstein up for auction in Jerusalem
The letter, written in June 1950, addresses Ernst Gabor Strauss' concerns over Einstein's Theory of Everything
Albert Einstein’s letter denouncing antisemitism in US academia on sale
“The hostile attitude of universities towards Jewish teaching staff and students has been increasing perilously, even though it manifests in a hypocritical manner,” the scientist wrote.
Einstein’s 1948 letter praising Jewish resilience on sale
The letter is dated May 19, 1948, and was written in German. It was addressed to the first Israeli president Chaim Weizmann.