A German town needed to relocate a medieval graveyard to build a parking garage. A positive side effect: Scientists got to sequence the DNA of Ashkenazi Jews who lived more than 600 years ago.
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Queen Elizabeth II encouraged tolerance in a multifaith United Kingdom. To appreciate the significance of her efforts, it is important to understand the country’s complicated religious history.
Writers seem to be especially vulnerable in polarized times, when the nuances of works are more likely to be overlooked.
Antisemitism today does not always appear in the form of traditional hate speech. It manifests in GIFs, memes, vlogs, comments and reactions on social media platforms.
The story behind the research can be as compelling as the results. Recording the effects of starvation, a group of Jewish doctors demonstrated their dedication to science – and their own humanity.
The Jewish festival of Shavuot dates back to biblical times, but its significance has changed over the centuries.
A new documentary looks at the enduring conflict, examining its origins and the impact on people’s lives on both sides.
In examining media coverage of Muslims over a 21-year period, in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, scholars found that articles mentioning Muslims were far more negative than other faith groups.
A scholar of Jewish history explains why the annual Lag BaOmer pilgrimage to Mount Meron in Israel has such power and meaning.
A Kyivan Jewish scholar explains the long history of Jews in Kyiv and how they thrived, despite hostilities. They were forced to flee from the city many times – but always came back.
The Jewish holiday of Purim, being celebrated on March 17 this year, has an interesting tradition of satirizing life in yeshivas.
A Holocaust historian explains why Ukrainian history needs to be understood in terms of both past violence against Jews as well as the state’s pluralistic vision.
Myths related to Jewish conspiracies to control the world have long circulated in the US and continue to fuel hatred.
In the late 19th century, a satiric weekly stoked fears about how Jewish immigrants would change New York City’s character.
The French commentator’s heritage is providing a useful patina for extreme views.
Faith-based organizations have been central partners in resettling refugees in the United States. But there are signs that support may be waning.
Local institutions and community bonds forged during the turmoil of the 1970s and 1980s helped a vulnerable neighborhood walloped by the pandemic endure.
As Jewish families gather this Passover, many might find solace in the history of the celebrations and how it offers hope for the future.
Music is supposed to transcend the mundane and horrific. Yet it has also served as an accompaniment to torture and punishment.
The crowds that stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6 were not just engaged in an effort to support Trump. The symbols they carried were of an extreme form of anti-Semitism.
Principales colaboradores
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University Professor and Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University
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Professor of Jewish Studies, College of Charleston
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Shapell-Guerin Chair in Jewish Studies and Professor of History; Founding Director, USC Dornsife Center for Advanced Genocide Research, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Associate Professor of Journalism, Northeastern University
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Research Assistant Professor of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
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Chair, Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies, and Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies and Public Policy, UMass Amherst
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Professor of Religious Studies, Michigan State University
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Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Kraft-Hiatt Professor in Judaic Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Rowan University
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Professor of Religious Studies and Cinema and Media Studies, by special appointment, Hamilton College
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PhD in History, Durham University
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Honorary Research Associate, Department of History, SOPHI, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, University of Sydney
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Lecturer Department of African Studies and Linguistics, University of Cape Town
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Lecturer in History, Durham University
