Haym Solomon was a Polish Jew who immigrated to New York during the period of the American Revolution, and who became a prime financier of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War against Great Britain. The creation of the Seal of the United States and Haym Solomon's involvement a...

Yom Ha'atzmaut (Hebrew: יום העצמאות‎ Yōm hā-ʿAṣmāʾūṯ lit. "Independence Day") is the national day of Israel, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948. It is celebrated on 5th of Iyar according to the Hebrew calendar. Yom Ha'atzmaut is preceded by Yom Hazikaron, the Israeli Fal

Nicholas Kristof shares the story of an immigrants who, at age 16, immigrated to the United States. Years later, his country of origin was put on a list of enemies of the US.

The purpose of the new single, said producer Yael Silver, is to call for unity and healing in the world: “More than ever, people need to know that their voices make a difference and their voices together are incredibly powerful. We Are the World’ spoke to us universally and we wanted to share our un

Thousands of people around the world have rallied in solidarity with anti-racism protests in the United States following the police killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was pinned to the ground by a white officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The officer, who has since ...

From the guys who brought you "Bohemian Chanukah": IT IS TIME... time for everyone's favorite unleavened holiday, and of course, the traditional Six13 music video to go along with it. Here's hoping this seder-y serenade from our pride of Jews helps to heighten your own Jewish pride.

Despite ramped-up security efforts in anticipation of the 2014 Winter Olympics, concerns persist over terrorist threats facing the games. CFR Distinguished Visiting Fellow Raymond W. Kelly highlights three things to know about the threats and response preparedness in Sochi:
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WINNER OF THE EUROVISION SONG FESTIVAL 2017!
Salvador Sobral studied Psychology, but his overwhelming passion for music took over and he has proved to be one of the great promises in the Portuguese and Spanish music scene. While he lived in the United States and in Barcelona, where he studied at th...

A federal judge struck down Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriages. However, the same judge issued a stay putting same-sex weddings on hold until the decision can be appealed.

Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher describes why it's important for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to preserve the evidence of the Holocaust to teach future generations.