History
Hangzhou offers a glimpse of China’s journey from silk to silicon
A journey through Hangzhou and Zhejiang reveals a China embracing both its ancient heritage and a high-tech future, from tea fields and historic canals to AI and robotics.
What do the Altalena and the Heritage Ministry have to do with the approaching elections? - opinion
KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year
On This Day: UK's Princess Diana dies in tragic car crash in Paris
Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion
The topic of Ukraine’s western borders is of particular interest to Russia’s president, but his so-called Marxism-Leninism argument reveals his flawed logic
'Reclaiming Redemption Vol. II': Tracing Jewish survival from exile to war - book review
Moshe Taragin’s wartime essays argue that Jewish faith is carried not only through ideas, but through the people whose resilience has preserved it across history.
Before passports: How travelers crossed borders
The passport was not the beginning of travel documentation, but the result of centuries of attempts to control movement, identity and access across borders.
European Jews migrate for unparalleled reasons now – opinion
The average European citizen changes location primarily to improve their quality of life. Not so for Jews, forced to migrate nowadays, given a resounding lack of protection
Recognition of Armenian Genocide belongs to Israel, not to one government - opinion
The Knesset's postponement need not be a setback. If the next parliament completes the process, recognition of the Armenian Genocide should be completed in order to do the right thing.
Middle Israel: How 'The Odyssey' echoes the Jewish story of homecoming - opinion
Written roughly in the time of Isaiah, The Odyssey had nothing to do with the Jews. Its narrative, however, sure is relevant to the Jews, as their own narrative comes under assault.
How the international response to October 7 makes the case for Zionism - opinion
The aftermath of October 7 is a chilling reminder that no matter how accommodated or assimilated we believe ourselves to be, some will always see us as “too Jewish” to be accepted.
Things for tourists to do in London: A visitor's guide
From historic attractions and renowned museums to bustling food markets, West End shows, and hidden nightlife gems - everything visitors need to know for an unforgettable London experience.
From blood libels to ‘genocide’: Has the Church of England learned from history? - opinion
These libels, often promoted or legitimized by influential churchmen, fueled massacres, dispossession, and ultimately the expulsion of every Jew from England in 1290.
'Out of the Sky': The Jewish parachutists who jumped into Nazi-occupied Europe - review
Matti Friedman uncovers the forgotten stories behind the Jewish parachutists who risked everything to return to Nazi-occupied Europe.