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Dutch Jews Protest Turkish Developer’s Plan To Turn Synagogue Into Eatery
The new owner said that the Jewish community could still keep using the building if they pay “full rent” for it.
Tell The Forverts About Your Favorite Heirloom
The Forverts has begun preparing a special issue dedicated to the cherished family heirlooms of our readers and website visitors.
Abbas Is Wrong About Jewish History - But He’s Not Totally Wrong
The debate around Israel and Zionism involves the ancient historical links Jews claim to the Land of Israel.
That Time Hebrew Disappeared For 300 Years
Despite its cultural significance and its “eternal” nature in our imaginations, there was a time in Jewish history where Hebrew simply vanished.
When Caribbean Jews Stood Up Against Anti-Semitism — In 1798
“Have you considered, citizen, that by using an expression so general you have offended your sovereign, the French people?”
Polish Historian Who Said Nazi Invasion Not So Bad Is Honored
A Polish historian who said the country’s Nazi invasion was not so bad for Jews on Friday received a medal from the government.
WATCH: Chinese Blogger Weeps In Meeting With Holocaust Survivor
“I’ve never met any Chinese people, and the first one I came across knows me and my tale and was moved to tears at meeting me.”
Polish Historian Says Nazi Invasion ‘Not Very Bad’ For Jews
WARSAW, Poland (JTA) – The Polish Institute of National Remembrance has distanced itself from one of its historians who wrote in an op-ed that
8-Year-Old Israeli Girl Finds ‘2,000-Year-Old Shekel Coin’
Hallel Halevy discovered the coin when she was picking up her sister from kindergarten. The coin was used to pay taxes at the Temple in Jerusalem.
Should New York Remove Statues Of Its Anti-Semitic Governor?
If we’re removing statues of supporters of slavery, what should we do about Stuyvesant, who called Jews “the deceitful race” and banned synagogues?
