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Arab stereotype portrays the Jew as a brutal, violent coward. The Jewish stereotype portrays the Arab as a primitive creature of animal vengeance and cruel desires. In this monumental Pulitzer Prize-winning work, revised in 2002, David Shipler delves into the origins of these prejudices that have been intensified by war, terrorism, and nationalism. Shipler examines the process of indoctrination, the far-ranging effects of socioeconomic differences, and the historical conflicts between Islam and Judaism.

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In the aftermath of Germany's defeat in World War I and the failed November Revolution of 1918-19, the conservative government of Bavaria identified Jews with left-wing radicalism. Munich became a hotbed of right-wing extremism, with synagogues under attack and Jews physically assaulted in the streets. It was here that Adolf Hitler established the Nazi movement and developed his anti-Semitic ideas. Michael Brenner provides a gripping account of how Bavaria's capital city became the testing ground for Nazism and the Final Solution.

There is a great debate among historians about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's actions during the Holocaust. Was FDR the hero that defeated the Germans, or did he turn a blind eye to the plight of the Jews as long as he possibly could? In Roosevelt and the Holocaust, Robert Beir analyzes specific actions and legislation to get at the truth behind Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust. Beir has a unique perspective. He is a Jew who was raised during the extreme anti-Semitism of the Great Depression. Having witnessed the fruits of the New Deal firsthand, Beir became a Roosevelt scholar.

More than a decade ago, the historian Tony Judt considered whether the behavior of Israel was becoming not only "bad for Israel itself" but also, on a wider scale, "bad for the Jews." Under the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu, this issue has grown ever more urgent. In The State of Israel vs. the Jews, veteran journalist Sylvain Cypel addresses it in depth, exploring Israel's rightward shift on the international scene and with regard to the diaspora.

Who is Satan in the New Testament, and what is the evil that he represents? In this groundbreaking book, Elaine Pagels, Princeton's distinguished historian of religion, traces the evolution of Satan from its origins in the Hebrew Bible, where Satan is at first merely obstructive, to the New Testament, where Satan becomes the Prince of Darkness, the bitter enemy of God and man, evil incarnate. In The Origin of Satan, Pagels shows that the four Christian gospels tell two very different stories.

A compelling account of the four-thousand-year history of a people that spans the globe and transcends the ages. From the ancient and simple faith of a small tribe to a global religion with adherents in every nation, the path of the Jews is traced through countless expulsions and migrations, the great tragedy of the Holocaust, and the joy of founding a homeland in Israel. Putting the struggle of a persecuted people into perspective, Max Dimont asks whether the tragic sufferings of the Jews have actually been the key to their survival, as other nations and races vanished into obscurity.

The Wars of the Jews, also known as The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem or commonly referred to as The Jewish War, is an influential work by the 1st-century Jewish historian Josephus. This compelling narrative chronicles Jewish history from the pivotal capture of Jerusalem by Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 164 BC to the tragic fall and destruction of the city during the First Jewish-Roman War in AD 70. Written around 75 AD in Josephuss native tongue, likely Aramaic, this original text has unfortunately not survived. However, it was later translated into Greek, potentially under Josephuss ...

In an extensive examination of this impassioned debate, Richard Breitman and Allan J. Lichtman find that the president was neither savior nor bystander. In FDR and the Jews, they draw upon many new primary sources to offer an intriguing portrait of a consummate politician - compassionate but also pragmatic - struggling with opposing priorities under perilous conditions.

This podcast brings together two outspoken artists from different cultures and historical legacies — Germany and Jewish America — to explore the human stories behind the headlines. Rooted in music, memory, and activism, The German and the Jew is a heart-centered dialogue about where we’ve come from, what we’ve survived, and how we fight for justice today. Hosted by SONiA disappea fear and Hanne Kah.

Schmoozy! Handler om kultur, tro, israelsk identitet, familie, mad – og om at afmystificere det, vi ikke forstår. Alt for ofte er vores billede af andre kulturer end vores egen præget af gamle myter, mærkelige fordomme – eller bare tavshed. Og alt for ofte tales der i Danmark om minoriteter – men alt for sjældent med dem. I Schmoozy inviterer vi dig med til et sommerhus, hvor to unge piger undersøger, hvad det egentlig vil sige at have jødiske rødder i Danmark i dag. I podcasten giver vi derfor lytterne en direkte stemme til et jødisk perspektiv fortalt i en uformel tone og ...

Dive into the captivating historical narrative of the Wars of the Jews, tracing the tumultuous journey from the Babylonian captivity to the fall of Jerusalem under Titus. Spanning from 586 B.C.E. to 70 A.D., this account offers a profound exploration of Jewish history‚Aîrich with lessons of faith, courage, and resilience, alongside tales of tragedy and betrayal. Discover the inspiring legacy of Abrahams descendants through these compelling stories, narrated by Cliff Stone.

With Israel and antisemitism constantly in the news, it seems as though the Jewish people—a fraction of a percentage of the world's population—have become synonymous with controversy, drama and anxiety. But what if there was another side to this persistently interesting people; one that non-Jews often don't know about and Jews rarely talk about? This is the stuff of 'everyday' Jewishness; the capacity to be ordinary, mundane and sometimes just plain dull.

Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of the Jewish people in America, as chronicled by the notable Yiddish journalist Peter Wiernik. Immigrating from Vilna at the age of twenty, Wiernik offers a meticulously researched account that spans from the early days of exploration to the dawn of the twentieth century. This enlightening work is divided into seven distinct sections I. The Spanish and Portuguese Period, II. The Dutch and English Colonial Period, III. The Revolution and the Period of Expansion, IV. The Second or German Period of Immigration, V. The Civil War and the Formative ...

This podcast is about us, you and I, talking. To each other. About how we are being Jewish in the world today and our relationship to Israel. Each episode starts with a bit of Jewish Geography – where and how did we grow up Jewish and how has that changed – or not – over time? And then we dig in to how we are feeling in this post October 7 world – how has it affected us and our relationship to Judaism and to Israel?

A scion of the Protestant elite, Theodore Roosevelt was an unlikely ally of the waves of impoverished Jewish newcomers who crowded the docks at Ellis Island. Yet from his earliest years he forged ties with Jews never before witnessed in a president. American Maccabee traces Roosevelt's deep connection with the Jewish people at every step of his dazzling ascent. But it also reveals a man of contradictions whose checkered approach to Jewish issues was no less conflicted than the nation he led.

A look at all Jewish walks of life, discussions, stories and interviews with Jews from around the globe.

Conversations with experts and witnesses to uncover the real story of Israel. CAMERA's Partnership of Christians & Jews is a powerful response to the intensifying effort to delegitimize Israel in evangelical churches throughout North America and Europe, and to the media's shameful silence about the alarming rise of Jew-hatred worldwide. The Partnership helps activists effectively counter anti-Israel campaigns and oppose hatred of the Jewish people by providing educational resources through speakers, conferences, articles, books, and the expertise of CAMERA’s trained professional staff. ...

“In the Garden of the Righteous brilliantly describes how in the midst of the brutality of the Holocaust and the collaboration, acquiescence and passivity of millions, there were people who risked their lives to save others out of a sense of shared humanity. This book is more timely than ever...

An unashamedly Jewish comedy chat show where all are welcome!Jew Talkin' To Me? is hosted by award winning comedians, Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon, and produced by Russell Balkind. Each show features guests from the entertainment industry sharing their views on a variety of topics connected to modern Jewish life in a secular world, as well as their memories of growing up Jewish.Both Philip and Rachel are well known as Jewish comedians on both the mainstream and community circuit and our guest list includes stand-up comedians, presenters, broadcasters, journalists and writers who are Jewish,...