This is the trailer for the film BENT (1997) - the film is based on the 1979 play of the same name by Martin Sherman who also wrote the screenplay. It is about the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany after the murder of SA leader Ernst Röhm on the Night of the Long Knives.

In Ancient Greece and the Roman empire homosexual relationships were an accepted and common practice. In this hyper-masculine society the male form was revered for its physical perfection while women’s virtue was jealously guarded to ensure the legitimacy of children. In Greece romantic and sometime

From the very heights of government and diplomacy, to fierce advocacy for democracy and refugees, Madeleine Albright set a new and trailblazing standard. The first woman to become secretary of state died Wednesday afternoon in Washington, but leaves an impressive legacy.

Please share this important message. This is something we believe very strongly in. Everything we do is about protecting Israeli soldiers and civilians from the threats we face to this day.

Yom Kippur 5775, is celebrate on Saturday, October 4th, 2014. Note that in the Jewish calendar, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur on the sunset of Friday, October 3rd,2014. It is a day of remembrance for loved ones who died.Yom Kippur (H

Douwe Bob, 23, was chosen to represent The Netherlands in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. "I write songs and now I have the chance to showcase my music on the largest stage in Europe. I am taking part to win and am happy that I can do so in my own unique way", he said. Douwe will perform Slow Down...

From their origins in Frankfurt’s Jewish ghetto, the Rothschilds became the most powerful banking family of the 19th century.From their origins in Frankfurt’s Jewish ghetto, the Rothschilds became the most powerful banking family of the 19th century. Four generations of the Rothschild family have si

The Pulse massacre took place in the early hours of June 12, 2016. Lone gunman Omar Mateen, 29, entered the LGBTQ club on one of its regular Latin nights in the early hours of the morning and embarked on a deadly rampage. He killed 49 and left 53 others injured. He was shot dead by police at the sce...

This HUG was showcased in the CNN Sesame Sytreet Town Hall dealing with Racism. Children and parents were able to ask all quesations regarding how to deal with the issues we are facing regarding RACE. We are all equal!

I hope that this Adon Olam, composed by Cantor Pinchas Minkowsky (1859-1924) of the Brodsky Synagogue in Odessa inspires your prayers and actions for peace in Ukraine. Praying for the safety of the Ukrainian people and wishing you a Shabbat Shalom.