Jews
Global Jewish population is 15.8 m., almost half live in Israel, CBS reveals
In 1939, on the eve of World War II, the global Jewish population was 16.6 million, of whom 449,000 (3%) lived in Israel.
Voices Israel anthology 2025: Celebrating English poetry shaped by war, love, and memory
When miracles demand courage: A moral reading of Exodus for our time - opinion
Freedom is not free: Passover 5786 in the shadow of war - opinion
US Holocaust Memorial Museum acquires rare World War II-era Captain America comics
Published in December 1940, nearly a year before America entered World War II, the issue was donated by Riot Games co-founder Brandon Beck.
For Iranian Jews in US, war brings jubilation, unease, dreams of a future visit
In Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran, including tens of thousands of Iranian Jews, synagogues and community leaders say the moment feels historic.
The Book of Esther: How letters preserved Jewish identity across empires and exile - opinion
How the Book of Esther uses letters to safeguard Jewish identity and language during exile and empire.
Purim 2026: Celebrating with faith, fun, and resilience through the years
From childhood groggers to Israel today, Purim reminds us of courage, joy, and the enduring fight against life’s Hamans.
Purim 2026: Ancient Persia offers lessons of prayer, unity, and courage
From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.
Israeli photographer discovers the Jewry of Maine
The exhibition will run through May 3 and conclude with a public poster presentation by students from Colby College.
'The Gavriel Tirosh Affair': Unforgettable teacher, lingering memory - review
Yitzhak Shalev’s novel traces the lingering power of a teacher who vanished but never left his students’ minds.
AI is transforming work, but it must not redefine humanity - opinion
With the rise of artificial intelligence, true human connection and empathy are needed more than ever.
Iran's greatest threat isn’t war - it’s the collapse of its illusions - opinion
From nuclear brinkmanship to regional escalation, Tehran’s latest moves could mark a decisive strategic miscalculation.
The Purim-inspired chess technique that confuses my rivals - opinion
I win at chess by making opponents nervous, bewildered, and prone to blunders.
