Maimonides and of Philosophy
Reflections on The Guide to the Perplexed
Tag: Jewish History
On Moroccan Jewish Politics, Israel, and Western Sahara
Understanding the complexities of belonging in a post-colonial nation
Exploring the Zohar
A syllabus for plumbing the depths of a multi-volume masterpiece of Jewish mysticism.
The Bizarre Tales of Yiddishland
Trawling through the Jewish dailies of yore reveals a world of outlandish goings-on.
Holocaust Memories On Camera
Survivors’ discussions of Schindler’s List variously affirm and challenge its narrative.
Remembering Refugee Children
Life for Iraqi Jews in Israel was not easy, particularly for the youngest among them.
History’s Economic Underpinning
Jewish economic history—too long stigmatized—opens up surprising insights into the past, and the present too.
The “I” in History
My grandparents were victims of the major tragedies of the first half of the 20th century.
