Historian Ivan Puš traces the complex evolution of Jewish identity in Czechoslovakia throughout the 20th century

Hungary’s wartime bureaucracy systemically seized a staggering array of Jewish-owned property in 1944 — beyond fine art, confiscations extended to everyday domestic items, scientific instruments, musical instruments, books, children’s toys, and family papers.

Romanian Jews are expressing heightened vigilance amid rising antisemitism and anti-Zionist sentiment following the October 7 massacre and the ensuing Israel-Hamas War.

Cardiff Reform Synagogue celebrated nine new converts—an unprecedented number—for its Introduction to Judaism course.

In the first half of 2025, the UK’s CST recorded 1,521 antisemitic incidents—still extremely high, though down 25% from the record 2,019 incidents in H1 2024.

In Menlo Park, chef-owner David Nayfeld of Bubbelah reimagines the classic matzah ball, blending global Jewish culinary traditions—from Georgian pastries to Moroccan spreads—into inventive new dishes.

Tom Lehrer, who died aged 97 on July 26, was a Jewish satirist whose humor tackled delicate themes—from antisemitism to historical irony—with biting wit.

Boris Gorbis, 74, has collected approximately 200,000 mid-century Israeli souvenirs—menorahs, seder plates, plaques—rescued from thrift stores, garage sales, and eBay.

Historian Nick Sayers explores Lithuania’s Jewish experience in The Jews of Lithuania.

Tu B’Av, the Jewish day of love, inspires a booklist of romance stories with Jewish themes.