Jewish History
Highlights about Jewish life in antiquity and under Islamic and Christian rule in the early medieval period. You can also learn about Judaism in the late medieval and modern periods in this section.
What Was the Great Revolt?
The Great Revolt was the first of three major Jewish rebellions against the Romans. It eventually resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple.
The Great Revolt was the first of three major Jewish rebellions against the Romans. It eventually resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple.
Jerusalem: 3,000 Years of History
From King David's conquest through today's Intifada, Jerusalem has a unique story to tell.
From King David's conquest through today's Intifada, Jerusalem has a unique story to tell.
Jews and Jerusalem: The Source of the Bond
Jerusalem is holy to more people than any other city on earth. For Muslims, Jerusalem (known as Al-Quds, the Holy) is where Muhammad ascended to heaven. For Christians, Jerusalem is where Jesus walked, was crucified and resurrected. Why is Jerusalem a sacred city for Jews?
Jerusalem is holy to more people than any other city on earth. For Muslims, Jerusalem (known as Al-Quds, the Holy) is where Muhammad ascended to heaven. For Christians, Jerusalem is where Jesus walked, was crucified and resurrected. Why is Jerusalem a sacred city for Jews?
The Holocaust (Shoah)
A highly recommended starting place for exploring the Holocaust. A great variety of in-depth articles about the Holocaust.
A highly recommended starting place for exploring the Holocaust. A great variety of in-depth articles about the Holocaust.
The Living Testify
Hungarian Holocaust survivors, who live today on Moshav Nir Galim in Israel, give personal testimonies of their Holocaust experiences.
Hungarian Holocaust survivors, who live today on Moshav Nir Galim in Israel, give personal testimonies of their Holocaust experiences.
Opening: 16 Miles of Nazi Files
After 60 years of being hidden away from the public, Nazi records about the 17.5 million people - Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, mental patients, handicapped, political prisoners and other "undesirables" – they persecuted will be open to the public. The ITS Holocaust Archive in Bad Arolson, Germany contains 50 million pages of Nazi documents.
After 60 years of being hidden away from the public, Nazi records about the 17.5 million people - Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, mental patients, handicapped, political prisoners and other "undesirables" – they persecuted will be open to the public. The ITS Holocaust Archive in Bad Arolson, Germany contains 50 million pages of Nazi documents.