The majority of comic books published in Israel are aimed at Haredi children. Here is a glimpse into the world of “The Fearful Heroes” and “A Yiddishe Kop.”
Leafing Through the First Printed Book: The Gutenberg Bible
History is being preserved at the National Library of Israel with the conservation of two pages from an original Gutenberg Bible.
Jewish History From Bamiyan to Brooklyn
The journey of Jewish languages was the topic of a fascinating lecture held at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on June 11th.
The Night of Broken Glass and Broken Hearts
Old photographs and postcards reveal how much was lost to the Jewish community on the night of the infamous Kristallnacht pogrom at the start of World War II.
The Surprising Jewish Story Behind a Traditional Spanish Bullfight
Read the story behind a poster advertising a bullfight in honor of the great Jewish philosopher, Maimonides.
The Nazi Atrocities Revealed in Invisible Ink
Postcards and coded letters sent from a concentration camp written in urine reveal the secret experiments performed on human subjects.
Frederick Accum and the “Death In the Pot”
That time the immigrant chemist from Germany decided to rock the boat and change the English food industry forever.
The Maharal’s Robot: The High-Tech Golem of Rehovot
What do the Golem of Prague and one of Israel’s first computers have in common? Gershom Scholem explains.
The Golem: Super Villain or Super Hero?
The creature made of clay was brought to life by the name of God to protect the Jewish people. Did it fulfill its purpose?
