Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall
In her book ‘Forever My Jerusalem,’ Shteiner recalls life in the Old City before its fall in 1948 and the emotional return decades later.
History
Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele - report
How well do you know Israel’s capital? Take the Jerusalem Quiz
This month in Jewish history: Revelation, thrill of victory, agony of defeat
'Stay Alive': A personal story of anti-Nazi Germans - review
Ian Buruma’s Stay Alive recounts wartime Berlin through hidden Jews, German resisters, and the ordeal of his own father.
Meet the Jews who played pivotal roles in American history
Jews have played pivotal roles throughout key moments in American history. Throughout 2026, monthly online conversations with Jewish historians will journey across American and Jewish history.
What history teaches about October 7, according to Rafael Medoff
A renowned historian’s scholarly work examines alarming trends to watch out for.
After 144 years, Israel's Health Ministry to move from Jerusalem’s Ottoman-era health building
Its history spans the late Ottoman Empire, in which the Turks ruled Jerusalem from 1516 until 1917, to the British Mandate, to the State of Israel.
Josephine Baker: Dancer, spy, and champion against racism and antisemitism
From Paris stages to WWII spy missions, Josephine Baker fought racism and antisemitism while inspiring generations worldwide.
A forgotten voice from 1391: 'Hasdai Crescas: Collected Writings' - book review
Hasdai Crescas became crown rabbi of Aragon under King John I and Queen Violant de Bar. He counted among his friends Rabbi Isaac ben Sheshet and Rabbi Simeon ben Tzemah Duran.
How a machzor survived over six centuries and Nazi attacks to make it to Israel
The first volume of the machzor was completed in1272 in Wurzburg, Germany. Today, it is displayed in the National Library in Jerusalem.
This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Looking back at George Washington’s 1790 letter, the root of American religious freedom
George Washington to the Jews of Newport, Rhode Island, and the presentation of him by artist Arthur Szyk.
KKL-JNF marks Tu Bishvat, highlighting tree-planting tradition with newly released archival photos
“These photographs document a tradition that continues today and connects generations and Jewish communities around the world,” Sinai said.
