The Hungarian noble Batthyány family claims to have roots reaching back to the founding of Hungary. The family is said to be descended from the famous chieftain Kővágó-Örs, first mentioned in a document from the year 970 AC.
How Anti-Semitism Robbed the Jewish Miss Europe of Her Crown
Erzsébet Simon faced extreme anti-Semitism despite the glory she brought to her homeland.
How a Handwritten 12th-Century Manuscript by Maimonides Ended Up at the National Library
The original manuscript of Maimonides’ “Commentary on the Mishnah”, including mistakes and corrections made by the master himself, can now be viewed by the public
“Now I think that Kafka himself is saying to me: ‘You have done enough’”
From Zurich to Tel Aviv: A journey tracing the legacy of the writer, composer and philosopher: Max Brod
Are You a Sadist? The Historic Role of a Controversial Psychological Test
Whose test results led Dr. Szondi to declare that “this man has murderous tendencies?”
Revealed: How Hanukkah Was Celebrated a Thousand Years Ago
We collected a few greetings and well-wishes for the holiday that were found in the famous Cairo Genizah
The Story of the Chanukah Classic “I Have a Little Dreidel”
The classic song about the traditional four-sided top has become a staple in early childhood Jewish education.
