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Land of Israel, מרגש
Who designed the setting for the historic moment when Israel became a State?
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Judaism, מרגש
Why was it specifically Haman’s ear that was chosen as the inspiration for this holiday treat?
He was the complete package: actor, singer, dancer, impressionist and entertainer. A relative of Danny Kaye reminisces about the actor, singer and comedian with the big Jewish heart.
Diaspora, מרגש
Meet the first Jewish start-up for umbrella rentals!
Meet the man from Kentucky who believed he could make it big selling waters from the Jordan River to Christians in America.
In honor of International Woman’s Day, we attempted to rectify old adverts we found in the archives.
Looking for proof that nothing ever changes? In this ancient letter a mother complains to her son that he doesn’t write to her often enough… Sound familiar?
A particular parrot mentioned in a manuscript from the famous Cairo Genizah possessed an impressive knowledge of Jewish scripture!
When a friend of Madam Curie invited her for a short holiday in Morges, Switzeland, she had to politely decline.
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