Merian was a scientist, researcher and naturalist who documented the world of insects, followed their lifespans, and revealed the truth of how insects come to be in the world.
When Buchenwald Was Liberated: A First Glimpse of the Holocaust
What was revealed when Western forces finally captured one of the major Nazi concentration camps? A rare document discovered at the National Library of Israel holds the answers.
The Package is Secure: How Jewish Women Were Smuggled to Safety in 19th Century Italy
Take a glimpse at the coded letters that expose a complex operation to smuggle Jewish women who were in danger out of Italy.
The Man Who Developed Krav Maga to Defend Against Anti-Semitic Attacks
Imre Lichtenfeld developed Krav Maga as a method of defensive street fighting against anti-Semitic attacks in the city formerly known as Pressburg.
How Anti-Semitism Robbed the Jewish Miss Europe of Her Crown
Erzsébet Simon faced extreme anti-Semitism despite the glory she brought to her homeland.
Are You a Sadist? The Historic Role of a Controversial Psychological Test
Whose test results led Dr. Szondi to declare that “this man has murderous tendencies?”
The Magnificent Polish Synagogue That Was Destroyed in World War I
In 1768, a unique wooden synagogue was constructed in the town of Sniadowo. These images are the last ones that were taken before the building burned to the ground.
The Jewish Boy Who Was Secretly Baptized and Kidnapped by the Catholic Church
In accordance with Papal law, Jewish families were not permitted to raise Catholic children. Once news of his baptism leaked, Edgardo Mortara was taken into custody by the Vatican.
The Jewish Books That Were Plundered by the Nazis
Millions of books were stolen by the Nazis during World War II. These books were utilized by the Nazis to “investigate” the “Jewish problem.”
The First Jewish Translation of the Book of Books into Spanish
As many conversos began to return to their heritage after the Inquisition, several Jewish cultural books were translated into Spanish for their use – including the Book of Books.
