Jewish history

Recently discovered documents reveal that the Soviet tyrant ordered in 1953 the construction of four labor camps for millions of Jews in his country. What thwarted his plan, and how is it connected to Purim? You'll be astounded when you read these revelations.

Discover the Persian customs and names in the Megillah, and uncover where Mordechai and Esther are believed to be buried.

Discover the fascinating background of Mordechai and Esther's life in the epicenter of the ancient world and how they reached such esteemed positions.

King Ahasuerus had 400 women, but records surprisingly mention a Persian queen named Vashti.

Uncover the fascinating history of King Achashverosh's vast empire, where diverse cultures came together under one rule. From archaeological findings to legendary tales, delve into an intriguing past.

From the First Temple era to the days of the Second Temple, spanning Ezra and Nehemiah to Mordechai and Esther: The eagerly awaited fourth installment in Rabbi Zamir Cohen's 'Biblical Archaeology' series is now available. Here are all the details.

Most historians associate King Ahasuerus from the Purim story with Xerxes I from ancient Persia. Dive into Rabbi Zamir Cohen's new book exploring the biblical and archaeological revelations about this king.

From his influential philosophical works to the books he couldn't finish, discover key insights about Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Rambam, as we commemorate his yahrzeit tonight.

Mount Sinai: A Testament to the Eternal Torah

Michael Ossnis was an atheist until twenty years ago. But then, the Temple unexpectedly entered his life, leading him to build it with his own hands following a miraculous dream.

After over 70 years, an international team of archaeologists uncovered five name tags linked to Jews murdered at the Sobibor extermination camp, sparking a search for their families.

A complete clay oil lamp was found in the Beit She'an Valley by a family on a walk, later given to the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Exploring the history of the Palestinians and the enduring challenges to peace.

Rabbi David Skolsky has managed the Kadosh Hashem Archive for over half a century, documenting Holocaust events. "We have collected thousands of testimonies, and the more we speak with Holocaust survivors, the more we understand - their spiritual heroism was incomprehensible."

45,000 Jewish passports from Latvia revealed by Yad Vashem team. These documents hold historic significance.

Discover why 500 years vanished from Egyptian history and how Jews are involved in this rewritten narrative.

Hairpins and women's jewelry uncovered in Sobibor reveal a poignant story from the Holocaust.

Gita Buarun, a Jewish woman from Libya, claims, "Gaddafi's grandmother, the sister of my mother, converted to Islam. He always loved Jews, but then he began speaking against us. Within weeks, chaos erupted."

Archaeological finds have uncovered parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilna. Initial reports suggest staircases leading to underground levels have been discovered.

Aviram Paz collects Haggadahs of Jewish soldiers, refugees, concentration camp survivors, and fighters in besieged cities during the War of Independence. Haggadahs in which readers deeply identified with the Exodus from Egypt and also hoped for redemption.