Jewish Population
Source: Yoel Gold
School Ties
Have you ever seen ‘School Ties’? Here’s a powerful scene from the movie, watch to the end.
Tel Aviv 1920 – 1930
Video from Tel Aviv throughout the 1920’s. Footage originally from: Eran Weitz
Bob Saget
Bob Saget passed away on January 9, 2022. Born on May 17, 1956 in Philadelphia, Saget was proud to be Jewish, attended Hebrew school and celebrated his Bar Mitzvah. After experiencing terrible loss early in life, Saget used comedy to cope. He is best known for his TV role as […]
Sir Nicholas Winton
In 1939, a young British stockbroker named Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish kids from Czechoslovakia during the Holocaust. He never spoke of what he did and it remained a secret for 50 years until his wife discovered a scrapbook in the attic with the names, photos, and documentations of the […]
King Charles Dances with Holocaust Survivors
King Charles dances with Holocaust survivors at a Hanukkah party in London.
Neil Diamond
It has been almost 5 years since Neil Diamond retired from concert touring following his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. This week in New York, he surprised the audience at a Broadway opening and sang ‘Sweet Caroline’ in a rare public performance.
Vidal Sassoon
Before the Zohan, there was Vidal. Did you know this history of Vidal Sassoon? Created in collaboration with @jewishfactsdaily
Jewish History: Friends, TV Show
Here are just a few Jewish moments/actors from the TV sitcom Friends.
99 Year Old Mother
#MazalTov! Video: Gayle Kirschenbaum
Ketubah
Beautiful medieval style Ketubah (Jewish marriage contract) decorated with Lions, columns and flowers. This piece is a completely custom Ketubah, made to unite a couple in love until the end of time. #ShabbatShalomSource: @thejerusalemscribe
Jerusalem, 1897
Restored footage from the 1897 of people walking the street near Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem.Footage originally from: Guy JonesFootage frame rate increased, upscaled, and “colorized” using AI technology.Source: @historycolored
Thank You
Appreciation post for those standing together against hate *just to name a few
Selichot at The Western Wall 2022
Tens of thousands gather for Selichot at the Western Wall. Selichot is a prayer that is said during the month before the Jewish New Year, typically recited between midnight and dawn. Rosh Hashana begins Sunday, September 25th at sundown. #ShanaTova Video: Noam Chen – Photographer | נועם חן – צלם
Jewish History: Fashion 2
Part 2.
Jewish History: Fashion
In honor of #fashionweek here are some fun facts on popular Jewish designers #nyfw
Western Wall at the end of Tisha B’Av
Tens of thousands of people showed up tonight at the Western Wall, marking the end of Tisha B’Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. #AmYisraelChai Source: Noam Chen – Photographer | נועם חן – צלם