Jewish history
Entering the fourth room: We are living in a new stage of Jewish history - opinion
Few modern terms carry as much weight and controversy as the Hebrew word geula, or “redemption.” Redemption is the terminus of history.
Keeping time: How Jews preserved ritual and hope in the Holocaust’s darkest days
Parashat Emor: The social revolution
Jewish Shanghai: From refuge to renewal, exploring the living history of a city’s Jewish legacy
A Name Worthy of Gratitude
Why “Donald” should join “Alexander” as a name of honor in Jewish history
Shavuot 2025: Why do we group Jewish holidays together?
By adding Purim to the duo of Passover and Shavuot, this trio reminds us that hiddenness is not static. It is dynamic.
Shavuot in 1948: Harvesting the first fruits of Israeli statehood under siege
It was the collision of Israel’s past with its present and future. The offerings may have been meager. The dairy dishes improvised. But the spirit was resolute.
Reaccepting the Torah: Looking back the first Shavuot after the fall of Nazi Germany
For many Holocaust survivors, May 18, 1945 was the first Shavuot they were able to celebrate after years of war.
Shavuot's mystical incident: Uncovering the secrets of King David’s Tomb
“We have conclusive evidence that Kings David, King Solomon, and King Hezkiyahu are all buried on Har Zion,” one rabbi told The Jerusalem Post.
'The Jews, 5,000 Years and Counting:' Jewish history can be funny - review
The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting achieves an incredible feat: It covers our entire “epic journey through time, space, and guilt” in 224 pages.
This week in Jewish history: Shavuot, and the Six Day War
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
14th century Shem Tov Bible comes home to Jerusalem
The Shem Tov Bible, a stunning 14th-century manuscript created by the renowned kabbalist Rabbi Shem Tov ben Abraham Ibn Gaon, will be displayed in the National Library of Israel.
The matriarchal language: Ladino singer Nani Vazana on her rise to fame
Nani Vazana explained that Ladino, not just in her personal story, is the matriarchal language.
A Jewish outlook on life can help Israel win war against Hamas - opinion
Judaism is an answer to man’s ultimate questions. But nothing is more irrelevant than an answer to a question nobody asks.