David Salomons made it his life’s mission to put an end to the religious restrictions imposed on the Jews of England that forbid them from participation in political and civil life.
Ze’ev Jabotinsky Comes Home Again
The figure of Ze’ev Vladimir Jabotinsky drew controversy even well after his death. The father of Revisionist Zionism and the ideological pillar of the Israeli right-wing, was finally brought to rest in Israel in 1964, 24 years after his passing.
The Jewish Face of the Moon
How was the moon drawn by Jews throughout history?
The Egyptian Belly Dancing Sisters with a Secret Jewish Identity
Meet Leila and Lamia Jamal, the nearly identical sisters who took Cairo – and later, the rest of the world – by storm with their exhilarating belly dancing routines.
The Jewish Stew Made of Anything but the Kitchen Sink
With very few fresh ingredients at their disposal, the Jews created a plethora of dishes that took full advantage of the limited components that were available.
When all that Remains is a Crust of Bread
Meet Jelena Kon, the woman who broke down cultural barriers to feed and care for the poor and orphaned children of Novi Sad.