Today in History: The Birth of the Baal Shem Tov
On this day, the 18th of Elul, 321 years ago, Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Hasidic movement, was born.
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On This Day: The Outbreak of World War II
Today marks 80 years since the start of World War II and the beginning of the devastation of European Jewry.
Why Empty Rooms Echo More
What is an echo and why does it keep coming back to us? And is it true that ducks don't echo?
Today in History: The 'Protocols of the Elders of Zion' Unveiled
On this day, 116 years ago, the infamous 'Protocols of the Elders of Zion' were first published in a Russian newspaper, becoming the most recognized anti-Semitic document worldwide.
Remembering Istanbul: A Synagogue Tragedy
On this day, the 2nd of Elul, 33 years ago, two terrorists entered the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul, killing 22 Jews.
Remembering the Great Rabbi: The Life and Legacy of the Netziv of Volozhin
Today marks 126 years since the passing of the Netziv of Volozhin, who led Volozhin Yeshiva until its closure.
Today in History: The Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
On this day, 74 years ago, the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
This Day in History: The Khartoum Conference
On this day, August 26, 52 years ago, the Khartoum Conference took place, where Arab nations defined their foreign policy after the Six-Day War.
Remembering the Line 2 Bus Tragedy: A Look Back in History
On this day, the 21st of Av, 16 years ago, a devastating attack on Jerusalem's Line 2 bus occurred, leading to tragic loss of life.
This Day in History: The Sbarro Attack
On this day, the 20th of Av, 18 years ago, a terrorist bombed the Sbarro restaurant in Jerusalem, filled with customers.
On This Day: The Start of the 1929 Uprisings
On this day, the 17th of Av, 90 years ago, the 1929 uprisings began, marking the start of the Jewish-Arab conflict over the Land of Israel.
This Day in History: Anne Frank's Last Diary Entry
On this day, the 12th of Av, 75 years ago, Anne Frank penned the final entry in her famous diary, just days before being transferred to the Bergen-Belsen death camp.
Today in History: The Start of the Gulf War
On this day, 29 years ago, Iraq invaded Kuwait, sparking what we now know as the Gulf War.
This Day in History: Operation Accountability
On this day, the 7th of Av, 26 years ago, the IDF launched "Operation Accountability" against Hezbollah on Israel's northern border.
Today in History: Neil Armstrong's Historic Moon Landing
On this day, the 6th of Av, 50 years ago, a monumental event took place as Apollo 11 successfully landed the first humans on the moon.
On This Day: The Exodus Voyage and Its Return to Germany
Today in History: On this day, 72 years ago, the Exodus ship was turned away from Israel's shores back to Germany.
On This Day: Tragedy at Ma'agan Remembered
Today marks 65 years since a light plane crashed into a crowd at a memorial ceremony in Ma'agan, leaving a lasting memory of tragedy.
This Day in History: The Zion Square Bombing
On this day, the 25th of Tammuz, 44 years ago, a devastating bombing occurred at Zion Square in Jerusalem, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries.
Today in History: Remembering the Righteous One of Stefanesti
On this day, the 21st of Tammuz, 86 years ago, Rabbi Avraham Mattityahu Friedman, the Righteous One of Stefanesti, passed away.
This Day in History: Passing of the Renowned "Baal HaTurim"
On this day, the 12th of Tammuz, 671 years ago, Rabbi Yaakov Ben Asher, famously known as the "Baal HaTurim," passed away, leaving a lasting legacy through his halachic work "Arba'ah Turim."
