An introduction to Maimonides talk set for Siena
Bas relief of Maimonides in the United States House of Representatives. Sculpture by Brenda...
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Category: History
Goodbye to Israeli-Saudi normalization?
U.S. President Donald Trump, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of...
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Modern Sephardic diaspora to be theme for Skidmore College talk on Feb. 10
DINA DANON & MURAT C. YILDIZ Skidmore College has scheduled a public conversation, “Modernity...
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Tu B’Shevat: ‘New Year for Trees’ is Feb. 2
Planting a sapling during Tu B’Shevat in Jerusalem, 1951. Photo courtesy of Werner Braun, KKL-JNF...
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From a Romanian forced labor camp to a proud grandfather
Holocaust survivor Arie Reiter, left, and his granddaughter, IDF Sgt. A. (face blurred for...
Read More“Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” set for WMHT; local aspects slated for Feb. 1 program
In conjunction with a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) new four-part series that explores the complex relationship between black Americans and Jewish Americans, “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” local PBS...
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Who is the Iranian crown prince?
Crown Prince of Iran REZA PAHLAVI Photo courtesy of the © European Union, 1998 – 2026 Alain...
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‘Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa’ class to be offered by Chabad units
Colonie Chabad and Clifton Park Chabad will offer a new JLI course, “Captivating Cases in Rabbinic...
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Sharansky: Racing to rescue Babi Yar’s Jewish history as Russia bombards Ukraine
By ALEX TRAIMAN JNS As Russia continues to pound Ukrainian cities, archivists are working...
Read MoreSJCA lists panel talk of film “Hidden Figures”
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Jewish Community Arts (SJCA) will present a panel discussion of the film “Hidden Figures” on Zoom, Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. The film is part of SJCA’s social justice series. The 2016 American...
Read MoreArnon Adler to talk about his father’s Holocaust survival at Siena University on Jan. 21
ALBANY – Colonie Chabad will host a Holocaust lecture, “A Tailor’s Journey” on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Siena University’s Key Auditorium Roger Bacon Hall, the lecture, free and open to the community, begins at 6 p.m. Arnon...
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Albany Institute acquires Sara Harris paintings, 1920s family photos; Chanukah menorah
Albany Institute acquires Sara Harris paintings, 1920s family photos; Chanukah menorah By Anita M....
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