History
The Yom Kippur War: How Israel missed the warning signs before the surprise attack - opinion
Israel’s greatest failure in the Yom Kippur War was self-inflicted, as intelligence chief Eli Zeira’s confidence in his own assessment led Israel to dismiss mounting warnings of an Arab attack.
The surprising history of Kol Nidre: How Yom Kippur’s legal formula became a sacred anthem
Yom Kippur through the centuries: The prayer books that preserve centuries of Jewish history
France loans Mexico rare Aztec manuscript as nations celebrate 200 years of diplomatic ties
On this day: Adolf Eichmann captured in Argentina by Mossad
Eichmann was hanged at midnight on June 1, 1962; he was the only person in Israel’s history to be executed by the state.
DNA analysis identifies four more members of John Franklin's lost Arctic expedition
The failed British voyage set sail in 1845 to map the unnavigated passes of the Northwest Passage and attempt to study magnetic data and figure out if it could be used to better perfect navigation.
Iranian-Americans could strengthen US strategy against Iran - opinion
Harnessing the patriotism of Iranian-Americans will leverage America’s multicultural tapestry and turn immigrant communities into an unbeatable strategic advantage.
The Spanish threat to America and Israel: Remember the 'Maine' - opinion
Europe’s policy shifts toward Israel could have unintended consequences for its security, alliances, and internal cohesion.
Divers find wreck of Coast Guard ship torpedoed by Germans, US’ largest naval loss of World War I
Tampa was one of six USGC cutters assigned to escort convoys during World War I, losing only two ships out of 18 convoys. She earned a special commendation for exemplary service.
After a Maryland teacher’s death, a 200-piece Judaica collection finds new life in a Jewish museum
For 35 years, Kaylie’s mother, Deborah Brodie, had amassed a collection of over 200 Jewish ritual objects, which she had used as a hands-on classroom for her Hebrew school students with special needs
Jewish American Heritage Month: US Jews face a unity test - opinion
A history of resilience and belonging, as American Jews face renewed challenges and test their unity in uncertain times.
Education-based alternatives for antisemitic hate crime offenders - opinion
What sets the program apart is its specificity: each participant’s curriculum is tailored to their criminal actions, personal history, and mindset.
Rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and US explored in new exhibition
A new exhibition celebrates 100 years of rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and the US, showcasing key meetings, letters, and diplomatic exchanges between Chief Rabbis and US Presidents.
Titanic survivor’s signed life jacket sells for over $900,000
Laura Mabel Francatelli was on Titanic’s lifeboat No. 1, with only eleven other passengers, despite the small vessel's 40-person capacity.
