by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | All Posts, Eastern European Jewry, Holocaust, Israeli History, Jews in Culture, Key Jewish Figures, Trending
Marc Chagall: Unraveling the Origins of a Jewish Artist In the heart of what is now known as Belarus, within the former confines of the Russian Empire, Marc Chagall, a prolific Jewish artist (originally born as Moishe Shagal) began his life on July 7, 1887. His...
by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | 2020 Posts, All Posts, Jewish Culture, Jewish History, Jews in Culture, Literature
On this day, the birth of Franz Kafka is celebrated On this day in Jewish history, we commemorate the birth of Franz Kafka on July 3rd, 1883. This momentous occasion marked the arrival of an individual who would leave a significant mark on the literary world. The...
by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | 2022 Posts, All Posts, Western European Jewry
September 2, 1796: A Symbolic Emancipation for the Jews of Holland On a day etched in history, September 2, 1796, the Jews of Holland were granted emancipation. Though this act did not bring any tangible change to their rights, it was a symbolic gesture during a...
by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | 2020 Posts, All Posts, Jewish History, Judaism in America, Key Jewish Figures, North American Jewry, Rabbinic
Historical Milestone: First Jewish Sermon in America, 1773 On this day in Jewish history, May 28th, 1773 (6th Sivan 5533), Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Carigal, a Talmudic scholar and Jewish emissary, preached the first official Jewish sermon in America at the Newport...
by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | 2021 Posts, All Posts, Homepage, Jews in Culture, Kabbalah, Key Jewish Figures, Rabbinic
The Life and Legacy of Arizal: A Groundbreaking Figure in Lurianic Kabbalah A Turning Point in Jewish History: Av 5, 5332 / July 25th, 1572 On Av 5, 5332, a major milestone marked the life and legacy of Arizal, formally known as Rabbi Isaac ben Shlomo Luria Ashkenazi...
