U.S. General Ulysses S. Grant ordered the eviction of Jews in southern areas he controlled during the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln reversed the edict of the man he later appointed the Union Army’s commander. Grant went on to become president.
Who Knows One? The Arrival of the Moss Haggadah
A unique Haggadah crafted by American-Israeli artist David Moss four decades ago joins the National Library of Israel’s collection.
Remembering Al Rosen: An All-Star Player and Executive
Rosen was one of the leading sluggers in Major League Baseball during the 1950s. Decades later he became a highly successful baseball executive. Rosen, who was Jewish, is remembered for his toughness — and his heart
Gimme a Pastrami on Rye!
Delicatessens once served up Jewish comfort food, but have been disappearing in recent decades. In North America and even in Israel, some outposts remain, though the concept of the “Jewish Deli” never really caught on in the Jewish state.
Dreaming of Aleppo and Damascus … and Peace
American Jews with roots in Syria followed the recent revolution there and dreamt of returning, if only to visit. Some also hope it heralds a change in Syrian policy toward Israel.
When Ofra Haza Took America by Storm
February 23 marks 25 years since the Israeli singing legend’s death. Haza embraced her Jewish-Yemenite roots through her music and managed to connect with a vast global audience, particularly in the United States.
A Musical Gift Left Behind: Remembering Guy Illouz
Guy Illouz, 26, was carving a career in the music business. Hamas terrorists shot Illouz at the Nova festival and kidnapped him to Gaza. Illouz died there of his wounds, and Hamas continues to hold his body hostage.
The Undercover Operation to Rescue the Crown of Damascus
The incredible story of how a priceless Hebrew manuscript written nearly 600 years ago was smuggled out of Syria and eventually brought to the National Library of Israel
Larger Than Life: Remembering Eden Ben Rubi
Ben Rubi had a natural artistic spark that enabled the Rishon Lezion resident to express her unique personality in her works. She dreamed of leaving her mark on the world. On October 7, 2023, she was among those murdered at the Nova music festival.
Upon a Pink Cloud: Remembering Inbar Haiman
Graffiti art was Inbar’s thing, but her creativity was boundless. She was among those abducted at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, and was later murdered by Hamas terrorists.
