Returning to the Phillips’ family story, Rabbi Soloveichik recounts the occasion of the marriage of Jonas’ daughter Rachel and the founding father who attended her wedding.

Rabbi Soloveichik traces the life of Jonas Phillips, a German Jew who came to America in 1756 as an indentured servant and became a dedicated patriot who fathered of one of America’s most important Jewish families.

The video is a promotion for a program that aims to teach and guide individuals on how to launch and grow successful businesses from a Jewish perspective. The program includes insights from 15 highly successful Jewish entrepreneurs, each...

What causes antisemitism? Mr. Beat takes a deep dive to answer this question.

After George Washington’s inauguration, the divided Jewish communities of the new nation sent him three separate letters. His responses teach us a great deal about America's relationship with the Jewish people.

In this lecture, Professor Wisse introduces both Tevye the Dairyman and the man who created him: Sholem Aleichem. In 1894, Sholem Aleichem published “Tevye Strikes it Rich,” the first in what would become of a series of short stories...

The Jewish wedding canopy reminds Americans of their distinct conception of religious freedom and the remarkable possibility of integration without assimilation.

Sholem Aleichem’s fourth installment in Tevye the Dairyman, “Hodl,” was published in 1904, as imperial Russia was undergoing the first pangs of revolution. Reflecting the political milieu of the time, Sholem Aleichem incorporates a young...

In this episode we examine the topic: The Second Book of Enoch Explained

Dr. Mark Naison, Professor of African American Studies and History at Fordham University, is the author of seven books and over 300 articles on African American politics, labor history, popular culture and education policy. His first...

Ratification of the Constitution was a contentious process, but America’s Jews, in contrast to many other religious groups, supported ratification by large margins.

To truly understand Herzl’s challenge, we have to unknow everything we know about Zionist history and the modern State of Israel.

Provides examples from several different faith communities who are leading in this space

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare tackles the complex theme of race and prejudice in The Merchant of Venice. Explore the ugly realities of racism and decide for yourself: does Shakespeare reinforce harmful attitudes or...

In this episode we examine the topic: Intro to Hanukkah

Larry La's Business series part 2/2: In this video, Larry, a successful restaurant owner, shares his journey of starting and managing his own restaurant business in Washington DC. He discusses the market research he gained while working...

Part 1/4 of the End Casket Company series. This video tells the story of Bill Vandergriff, a Native American Marine who fought in the Vietnam War and faced the difficult reality of post traumatic stress disorder leading to alcoholism...

BEHIND THE SCENES BACKGROUND WITH RUTH WISSE - IN DEPTH AND COMPREHENSIVE REFLECTIONS

Though Thomas Paine was a non-believer, the heart of his Common Sense draws on the Hebrew Bible.

Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...

The Western Wall is one of the most iconic religious sites in the world. Tens of thousands of Jews travel there to pray. But what is the Western Wall?

ASSAULT: INTERMARRIAGE The fifth episode in Sholem Aleichem’s Tevye stories records the shattering of Tevye’s relationship with his once-favorite daughter, Chava. Chava falls for a Chvedka, a decent man—Sholem Aleichem even compares him...

Part 3/4 of End Casket Company series: This video is about Bill's journey on the Red Road and his exploration of the traditions of the Anishinaabe culture. In this episode, Bill reflects on his upbringing in a traditional household and...

Part 2/3 of Dawn Halfaker series: The video features founder and CEO Dawn discussing her experience starting a government contracting company as a veteran. Don shares her motivations for starting her business and the challenges she faced...