History

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Journey to Djerba—an island where Judaism has flourished for 2,500 years, blending ancient Torah, vibrant tradition, and living faith in one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Seven fascinating facts about Jewish links with the Land of the Rising Sun.

by Rabbi Dovid Campbell

On a fortress in the middle of the Nile, an ancient Jewish community navigated the cross-currents of tradition and assimilation.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Jews lived in thriving Kurdish communities for thousands of years.

by Eliyahu Freedman

How Moroccan refugees built a hidden paradise deep in the rainforest.

by Yehudis Litvak

After a deadly pogrom in 1839, the surviving Jews of Mashhad, Persia were forcibly converted to Islam. They continued to observe Judaism in secret for several generations.

by Yehudis Litvak

Portuguese Jews escaping the Inquisition received royal protection in Senegal.

by Yehudis Litvak

For centuries, Jews made their homes in caves hidden in Libya’s Nafusa Mountains, safe from enemies and the harsh desert climate.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The Allied soldiers who liberated Auschwitz on January 27, 1945 discovered an unprecedented factory of death.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A number of Jews have called Greenland home.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Syria's once vibrant Jewish community goes back thousands of years.

by Yehudis Litvak

For over four centuries, Amsterdam served as a safe haven for Jews escaping persecution.

by Avi Abrams

Follow ancient and modern explorers as they discover the original burial cave of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.

by Unpacked

With no synagogue, rabbi, or official state recognition, the Jewish community of Kaifeng has dwindled, with some moving to Israel. Remaining Jews live quietly, holding onto their ancient heritage in defiance of history’s attempts to erase it.

by Yehudis Litvak

How Western powers’ division of the Middle East after World War I ultimately failed the local population.

by Yehudis Litvak

For centuries, the Greek city of Thessaloniki served as a safe haven for Jews escaping the Inquisition. This vibrant Sephardic community was almost completely destroyed in the Holocaust.

by Eliyahu Freedman

Discover the mysterious Jewish legacy of Crete.

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

From medieval times to modern day, uncover the compelling history of the Jews of Vienna and its haunting lessons about antisemitism.

by Tzvi Gluckin

A look at Sephardi history, culture, and more.

by Tzvi Gluckin

Ashkenazi Jews account for about 70 percent of Jews worldwide. What are the origins, history, traditions, and foods of the largest Jewish community?

by Tzvi Gluckin and aish.com

The Mizrahi, or Eastern, Jewish community is the most ancient Jewish diaspora community, with roots dating back to Biblical times. Today they make up about half of Israel’s Jewish population.

by Tzvi Gluckin

A look at the history, traditions, and heroic airlift to Israel of the ancient Jewish community of Beta Israel.

by Kylie Ora Lobell

Scotland is known for bagpipes, kilts, and the Loch Ness Monster, but it’s also home to a thriving Jewish community and Jewish visitors from around the world.

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

What is the history behind this magnetic Ukrainian city that draws tens of thousands of Jews every year?

by Adam Ross

With Israel and Morocco having full diplomatic ties, take a look at some of Morocco’s epic Jewish history.

by Tabby Refael

Dive into the rich and surprising history of the Jews of Iran.

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

A comprehensive overview covering 2000 years of history.

by Emily Paster

South Africa is home to over 50,000 Jews - mostly in Johannesburg and Capetown - making it the 12th largest Jewish community in the world.

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

How did Jews get to Australia?

by Unpacked

Although there are many differences between these groups such as the languages they speak, the foods they eat, or even the Jewish customs and traditions they keep, they all share the core connection of Judaism and are a part of one peoplehood.

by Eliyahu Freedman

Explore one of the oldest and most significant diaspora Jewish communities of all time.

by Bluma Gordon

One of the oldest Jewish communities in the world exists in a Muslim-dominated region.

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

The fascinating story of the Jews of Brazil.

by Ambassador Dror Eydar

A travel diary by Israel's ambassador to Italy.

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

An ancient Jewish community that survived all odds and came home.

by Scott Berenthal

Jews have been in Cuba since the era of Columbus. Today there are fewer than 1,500 Jews and they continue to maintain the culture and traditions of Judaism.

by Catherine Perez-Shakdam

Between forced conversion and emigration, the Jews of Yemen have all but disappeared from the region.

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Jews have been in India for over 2,000 years.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Little known facts about the setting for the new movie musical.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Exploring the surprising Jewish connections to Iceland.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has a fascinating Jewish history.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Don't believe Borat about Kazakhstan's hatred of Jews. The reality is rather different.

by Mitchell Stein

The rescue of Yemenite Jews will bring an end to 3,000 years of Jewish life in the country.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Jews have long played a pivotal role in Belarus.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

UAE and Israel reach a historic accord to normalize ties between the two nations.

by Dan Fellner

My cruise back into Jewish history.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Baltimore is home to one of the country’s most vibrant Jewish communities.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Hong Kong’s vibrant Jewish community mirrors the growth of the city.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A short guide to the history and strategic value of the Golan Heights.