History

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Christopher Columbus was of Sephardic Jewish descent

Spanish documentary finds famous explorer who discovered the Americas was of Jewish descent after determining his final resting place

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Special series emphasizes connection to the Land

'The History of Israel' series, published by an Israeli teacher, provides a background into the history of the Jewish people's connection to their homeland and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

The necessity of past, present and future

We must create a system that helps us to remember the past, recognize the current, and plan for the future.

Beyond memory: The living legacy of the Seder

The experiences and the commitments of thousands of years are etched into our psyche today and are as relevant and binding as they were as the time that they originally happened.

Historians stumped by James Bond note in castle

Note for fictional British superspy apparently left in 1966 found during renovations of Elizabeth Castle, prompting historians to ask public for help in determining the note's origins.

The winners write the history books

New book answers: Why did the Jews revolt against Rome? Did they not understand that they had no chance against the all-powerful empire?

When the play comes to an end, don't opt out

A sea of tears and joy.

300 academics condemn Polish attack on Holocaust historian

Yad Vashem joins academics, institutions in condemning Polish government's attacks on Barbara Engelking for saying Poles "failed" Jews.

Canadian Jewish historian Irving Abella dies at 82

Historian was known for writing about Canada's refusal to accept Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.

Roy Rogers, Roi Rotberg and Me

One played the part of a brave cowboy and one really was a brave cowboy. Which one does today's Israel resemble? Op-ed.

FROM THE ISRAELI PRESS: Ukraine trumps Corona

So many Israelis who insist that we support Ukraine because it is the right side of history are on the wrong side of history at home.Op-ed.

“The End of History“?

Putin seems to have missed reading Fukuyana's false progressive bestseller and read Machiavelli’s “The Prince.” instead. Op-ed.

People just love dead Jews

The work of truth-telling against all odds continues in a book that has no contrived neat endings for the horrors of Jewish history..Op-ed.

A nation of storytellers

To know who we are is, in large part, to understand the story or stories of which we are a part.

Footprints in the sand

The path in the sand stretches out endlessly before me. Unknown but beckoning. What footprints will be left in it?

How fares Western Civilization?

Modern Western life is a process that began in ancient Greece, while colonialism spread it to the world. A reply to multiculturalism. Op-ed.

Summarizing is the key to moving forward

We see the full picture when we make a summary and the Torah, in listing the journeys, teaches us to look at things in a broad perspective.

The God of Israel's Hand in nature and history

Is He punishing those who most oppressed the Jewish people, throughout the ages?

Tunisian Professor:

Arab society can only have future by adopting science, democracy

Tunis University professor: Arabs rely on 'fables and myths' as sources of history without actually studying history.

History revised is history denied

The (almost) forgotten Jews of the Wild West

New documentary covers the almost forgotten history of Jews in the American Wild West.

History lesson for Kuwaiti ambassador to United Nations

Israel's UN Amb responds to complaint of 'occupation' with reasoned explanation of eternal connection between Jerusalem and Jewish People.

PM's son: Which 'Palestine' were they looking to liberate?

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israel's PM, offers a free summary of Israel's history to his Facebook followers. Read the full text, as is.

Ex-Pentagon spokeswoman visits Ancient Shilo in Samaria

Former Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White says she is shocked to learn how small Israel is, how Israelis can't go into Area A.

The pessimists among us

The tragic story of human history

Ancient Torah scroll is safe after fire engulfs museum in Brazil

13th-century Yemenite Torah once owned by Brazilian emperor was removed prior to massive fire which destroyed many artifacts.

French city celebrates reopening of medieval yeshiva

French city of Rouen to celebrate reopening of oldest known Jewish building in Europe, a 12th century yeshiva.

Israeli history prof’s book ‘Sapiens’ to be adapted to screen

Bestselling book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Israeli author Yuval Noah Harari to be made into a movie.

Study: US Holocaust Museum's new exhibit distorts FDR's record

Study finds museum distorts, minimizes President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s abandonment of Jewish refugees during Holocaust.

Abraham, Moses, David might get cut from AP World History

College Board proposes controversial change to AP World History curriculum: start at the year 1450, not the dawn of civilization.

PA Holocaust abuse:

Concentration camp photo misrepresented as Arab victims of Jews

PA TV misrepresents photo of concentration camp victims as Arabs, writes Jews burned Arabs in ovens.

Surprise 86th birthday party for the guardian of Jewish Peki'in

Margalit Zinati, the only Jew left in a now-Druze town and the guardian of its ancient synagogue, celebrates her 86th birthday with hikers.

Palestinian history - is there such a thing?

New book seeking to clarify issue comes with most pages blank. Author: 'No historical source for existence of Palestinian people.'

Thousands of Six Day War documents declassified

Israeli government declassifies thousands of documents from political and government meetings before, during, and following Six Day War.

Hassidic founders' belongings to be auctioned

Jerusalem auction house displays piece of garment belonging to Baal Shem Tov, pipe belonging to 'Holy Jew of Peschischa.'

Historical tanks get new life

Defense Ministry and Yad Lashiryon announce project to restore fifty historic tanks.

Remembering the Holocaust

New video testifies to Jewish suffering during the Holocaust, 72 years after the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Rare findings from ancient Jewish community of Afghanistan

The Israeli National Library acquires massive and unique collection of ancient Jewish documents from Afganistan.

Abbas: 'The Bible says we were here before Abraham'

PA head exposed claiming 'Palestinians invented an alphabet here 6,000 years ago' - as his adviser claims 5,000 years of 'history.'

Preserving Israeli Heritage Sites

Meet the Council for Conservation of Heritage Sites in Israel - preserving the country's rich array of historical and archaeological sites.

Will Poland revoke award given to Jewish Historian?

American-Polish professor Jan Tomasz may lose state honor for arguing Poles were complicit in Nazi war crimes.

‘No Jew Has Been Here for 20 Years’

Jews tour historic Samaria site for the first time in 20 years, see Joshua’s altar from Bible times.

Napoleon: A Modern-Day 'Messiah'?

Auction find reveals that the dictator drove to give full rights to French Jewry, fashion himself as the savior of Jewish life there.

MK to Schulz: Temple Mount Proves This Land Is Ours

MK Levi, former Jerusalem police chief, speaks after European Parliament head, 'archaeology in Temple Mount proves land ours.'

Video: A Look Back At Israel's History - Facebook Style

Inspiring video offers a look at Israel's past from the founding of the modern state, in the engaging 'A Look Back' format.

Award for Hareidi Soldier Who Fought in Israel's Major Wars

Yaakov Laniado, who survived an angry mob, fell captive in war, and went undercover in Syria, recounts his remarkable story to Arutz Sheva.

Treatment of Temple Mount Artifacts ‘A Disgrace’

MKs discuss the mistreatment of Jewish historical artifacts on the Temple Mount; Feiglin says neglect the result of 'emotional disconnect'.

Tour Reveals Jewish History in Arab Galilee Towns

Friday tour shows Jewish priestly communities in Galilee after fall of Second Temple, most stops now Arab towns.

New Movie Shows Brave, Tragic History of Gush Etzion

A new memorial to the Jews slain in Gush Etzion includes a video that captures the region’s inspiring, tragic history.

TAU Study Links Empire Collapse, Climate Change

Tel Aviv researchers say Sea of Galilee find shows ancient empires died out because of cold to the north.

Holocaust Survivor, Historian Dead at 90

Yisrael Gutman was among the most important historians of the Holocaust.

Archaeologists Uncover Temple-Era Jewish Village

Archaeologists find remains of Jewish town in the Galilee. Town dates back to times of Second Temple.

Israeli Historian Proves Roman-Jewish 'Friendship' Tablet

Tablet turns the world of historical research upside down; cites ancient Jewish warrior "Judah Maccabee"

High-Tech Solution to Judaism's 'Mystery of the Century'

Mega-computer enlisted to unlock 1,000 year-old texts to study key developments in Judaism and relations with other nations and religions.

Historian: Brave Jews Set Jerusalem’s Borders

Memorial held for 16 slain soldiers who fell in defense of northern Jerusalem. Historian: They created today’s Jerusalem.

Biblical Heroes, Modern Technology

New Binyamin multimedia center to host Biblical plays with a historically accurate modern backdrop.

Join Anti-Israel Journalist in Exploring Jewish Roots?

ABC News has chosen anti-Israel journalist Christiane Amanpour to host primetime special about the history of the land of Israel.

Video: Google Makes History Come Alive on the Web

Google launched a new online archive of landmark 20th century events and personalities, highlighting a number of key Jewish themes.

Ministry: French Official Denies Jewish Connection to the Land

The Foreign Ministry upbraided France's Consul General in Jerusalem over his denial of the Jewish connection to historical sites in Israel