Modern Jewish History

A Zionist thinker who advocated a return to nature.

The Hadassah founder was an educator, humanitarian and Zionist.

Early Zionist philosopher.

You've seen the black hats and long dresses--but who are the people underneath?

The menu at the celebration for Hebrew Union College's first ordained graduating class led to the formal break between tradition and reform.

For American Jewry during the Civil War, the Passover story was especially powerful. However, creating a seder in a war zone requires flexibility and creativity.

Brandeis was also the first high court nominee subject to public hearings.

From 1600 to the 20th century.

The preeminent figure of American Modern Orthodoxy, the man known as 'the Rav' ordained thousands of rabbis.

America's Communist movement owed a lot to Jewish support.

How the Jews changed America and America changed the Jews.