Sabina’s Story

January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. “Whoever listens to a witness, becomes a witness.” – Elie Wiesel...

Corrie ten Boom

Cornelia Arnolda Johanna, “Corrie” ten Boom, was a Dutch watchmaker. From 1940 to 1944, ten Boom and her...

Shari Lewis

Did you know that Lamb Chop had a Jewish mother? Shari Lewis was born as Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz...

Kfir Bibas

Kfir Bibas is the youngest Israeli hostage currently held in Gaza. Born on January 18, 2023, today marks...

Falafel for Dugo

Every year on January 18th, Dugo Leitner would sit down to eat falafel as a symbol of his...

1st Lady of Nails

Have you ever wondered what the nail polish brand OPI stands for? It’s likely not what you think....

Steven Spielberg

‘Schindler’s List’ premiered in 1993 and has since grossed over $320 million. But did you know that Director...

100 Days

100 days. BRING THEM HOME NOW. Source: @notesforthehostages

100 Days, New York

Today in New York, a rally was held to mark 100 days since Israeli hostages have been in...

Judith Leiber

Judith Leiber was born on January 11, 1921. Did you know that the iconic handbag designer was a...

Day of Prayer

Standing together united at the Western Wall, as the Chief Rabbis of Israel called for a day of...

Branko Lustig

“It’s a long way from Auschwitz to this stage.” Branko Lustig was born on June 10, 1932, in...

Jews in Damascus

A Jewish family photographed in 1901 at their Damascus home in Ottoman, Syria.

Alanis Morissette

You oughta know… that Alanis Morissette only discovered her Jewish family history when she was in her late...

Sidney Poitier

Watch as Sidney Poitier recounts his experience with the Jewish man who taught him how to read, an...

Ida and Louise Cook

Ida and Louise Cook were unmarried sisters in their mid-thirties who lived with their parents. One wrote romance...

Stepping into 2024

Stepping into 2024 Jewish and proud Source: @yourjewishlife @jewishjournal

Chiune Sugihara

Known as the ‘Japanese Schindler,’ Chiune Sugihara risked his job and reputation to save thousands of Jewish lives....

Rabinowitz

Harry Rabinowitz poses for a photo outside his delicatessen in New York City in 1910. The Rabinowitz family...

Rita Levi-Montalcini

Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.” – Rita Levi-Montalcini Levi-Montalcini was an Italian...

Diane von Fürstenberg

Happy Birthday, DVF! Diane von Fürstenberg (née Diane Simone Michelle Halfin) is a Belgian-American fashion designer best known...

The Garment Worker

Located at 555 Seventh Avenue in New York’s Fashion District, ‘The Garment Worker’ by Judith Weller is a...

Chaim Topol

“I wasn’t brought up in Hollywood. I was brought up on a kibbutz.” – Topol Known to all...

Holiday Classic

What happens when Santa accidentally shows up to a Jewish home?

Holocaust Survivor, Leon

Leon is a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor who recently fulfilled his lifelong dream of moving to Israel. Leon was...

Betty Feit

Condolences: Betty lived with PTSD for 70 years after surviving the Holocaust. Despite enduring extreme tragedy, Betty maintained...

Witold Lisowski

Witold Lisowski is a true hero. This sprightly 92 year old has lived a remarkable life. As a...

Miep Gies

This is Miep Gies. She was the last remaining survivor who helped in hiding the Frank family during...

Temple Beth Shalom

Shabbat Shalom from New York After Shabbat services this morning, we came outside to find this note taped...

Great-Great-Grandson

This week in Israel, Holocaust survivor Shlomo, celebrated his 100th birthday with his great grandson Niv, a soldier...

Zindaya and Kazi

“The Nazis occupied our village when I was only 12 years old. At first they didn’t realize we...

Ice Menorah NYC

Check out this 12 foot Ice Menorah in NYC! Am Yisrael Chai – The People of Israel Live...

Chanukah in NYC

Chabad of Midtown Manhattan will be hosting Menorah lightings in Bryant Park, Times Square, Grand Central, Hudson Yards,...

Share The Light

“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” – Anne Franks Share the...

NY Transit Menorah

Happy Hanukkah from the New York Transit Museum! This clever holiday card was created in 2008 by local...

Empire State Menorah

Happy Chanukah from New York City. Check out this menorah with a shamash view of the Empire State...

Posner Menorah

The top image is from Chanukah 1931, photographed by Akiva and Rachel Posner in Germany. The bottom image...

Lost Menorah

The history of this menorah is absolutely fascinating. What once was lost during the Holocaust has now been...

When is Chanukah?

When is Chanukah? I have no idea! This is your annual reminder not to ask Jewish people when...

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