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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Black Power, Jewish Politics: Book Talk
When getting to know professor Marc Dollinger, you will discover that he believes, “It’s a scholar’s obligation (and privilege) to ...
A Voice Among the Silent: The Legacy of James G. McDonald
A Voice Among the Silent is the first film to shine a light on James Grover McDonald’s efforts to warn ...
Redemption in Zionist Thought and Culture
Was modern Zionism a continuation of traditional Jewish messianic longing or a rebellion against it? “Exile” and “redemption” are perhaps ...
Demystifying History Part 4: Putin, Ukraine and the Jews
Learn about the history of the relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, and Jews of these regions.
“Brundibár,” Performed by The Young People’s Chorus of New York City
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) will perform the historic and ...
Saved by a Miracle: A Sacred Earth Judaism Presentation
Spiritual speaker and counselor, Rabbi Hirshel Jaffe is known as the Marathon Rabbi and author of the book Why Me? ...
From the Ottoman Empire to Auschwitz: Sephardic Jews and the Holocaust
Although usually understood as a “European” event, the Holocaust also resulted in the murder of tens of thousands of Jews ...
A Voice Among the Silent: The Legacy of James G. McDonald
A Voice Among the Silent is the first film to shine a light on James G. McDonald’s efforts to warn ...
Learning from the Past: A Special Program with Holocaust Survivor Sam Harris
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join American Jewish Committee (AJC) for a special live recording of AJC’s podcast, ...