News About Jewish Genealogy, Jewish History, and Jewish Culture
Editor: Phil Goldfarb, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- MyHeritage Adds To MyStories: Audio Recording and Enhanced Editing. Read about their new improvements from their blog: New Features on MyStories: Audio Recording and Enhanced Editing – MyHeritage Blog
- com adds new papers. They just announced that they have added 89 new papers from 13 states and Canada this month. These papers date from 1770 to 2025. See the specific papers added from their blog: New Papers Added! – The official blog of Newspapers.com
- What does cM Shared Mean in DNA results? It is important that you understand two important definitions: cM: an abbreviation for the word “centimorgan” while centimorgan: the genetic distance between two points on a chromosome. Read the story: What does cM Shared Mean in DNA results? – Who are You Made Of?
- The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say. The man, whose remains were found buried in a sealed clay pot in Nuwayrat, a village south of Cairo, lived sometime between 4,500 and 4,800 years ago, which makes his DNA the oldest ancient Egyptian sample yet extracted. Read more from CNN: The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say | CNN
- The Jewish Impact on the Founding of America. The Hebrew Bible played a major role in the creation of the United States and its democracy. Many of the earliest “pilgrims” who settled the “New England” of America in early 17th century were Puritan refugees escaping religious persecutions in Europe. These Puritans viewed their emigration from England as a virtual re-enactment of the Jewish exodus from Egypt. Read more from Aish: The Jewish Impact on the Founding of America | Aish
- Once upon a time, Hollywood told the story of a forgotten Jewish patriot. Not since “The Jazz Singer” had a studio so elaborately staged a scene in a fully decked-out Jewish synagogue. In the pantheon of name-brand Founding Fathers, Haym Salomon stands well back of the pack. Unless you’re a Revolutionary War buff or an alumna of Hebrew School during the Cold War, the name will probably not ring a bell. Read more about him from The Forward: When Hollywood told the story of patriot Haym Salomon
- July 4th and the Jewish Faith. Five surprising ways Jewish ideas and people helped shape the founding of the United States. While Americans festively celebrate July 4th with fireworks and apple pie, often overlooked is how influential Jewish ideas were in shaping the country they know and love. Read the story from Aish: July 4th and the Jewish Faith | Aish
- Third-century queen, target of Syrian government, may have converted to Judaism. The ancient sources implying Queen Zenobia converted to Judaism are possibly accurate. Read the story from JNS: Third-century queen, target of Syrian government, may have converted to Judaism – JNS.org
- Who was buried in Salome’s cave: A disciple of Jesus, a midwife or a Jewish queen? New research suggests that a burial site once venerated by Christian pilgrims likely belonged to a member of Herod’s dynasty rather than a New Testament figure. Read more from The Times of Israel: Who was buried in Salome’s cave: A disciple of Jesus, a midwife or a Jewish queen? | The Times of Israel
- In Iraq, restored tomb of biblical prophet Nahum quietly attracts Jewish pilgrimage. Despite geopolitical tensions, dozens of Jews, including Israelis, have journeyed to shrine in Kurdish city of Alqosh since its rehabilitation in 2022. Read more from The Times of Israel: In Iraq, restored tomb of biblical prophet Nahum quietly attracts Jewish pilgrimage | The Times of Israel
- Ukraine’s Culture Minister says 2 million heritage sites under occupation. Russia continues to attack not only Ukraine’s infrastructure but also its cultural heritage. Approximately 2 million cultural heritage sites are under occupation, and more than 1,700 institutions, including museums, theaters, and libraries, have already been destroyed. Read more from RBC Ukraine: About 2 million sites of Ukrainian culture under occupation | RBC-Ukraine
- The Lost Jews of the Amazon. For Moroccan Jews, the Amazon was a chance to live with dignity, faith, and freedom for the first time in generations. How Moroccan refugees built a hidden paradise deep in the rainforest. Read the story from Aish: The Lost Jews of the Amazon | Aish
- Solica: The Jewish Martyr of Morocco. Dragged before a sultan in 1834, Solica was told: convert to Islam or be executed. The 17-year-old girl paid the ultimate price, and her refusal continues to echo across generations. Read her story from Aish: Solica: The Jewish Martyr of Morocco | Aish
- Why Jews bury books like they bury the dead. Every year, a rabbi gathers with his congregation to bury torn prayer books and worn-out Torah scrolls. It’s a quiet ritual — but one that carries the full weight of Jewish reverence for the sacred. Read more from The Forward: Genizah: The ancient Jewish practice of burying holy books – The Forward
- 80 years after the Holocaust, Jewish circus returns to Germany. Jewish circuses, or troupes run by Jews and starring Jewish performers, had a long tradition, most prominently in Germany but also throughout Europe before the Holocaust. However, they were largely forgotten after World War II. Read more from Religious News: 80 years after the Holocaust, Jewish circus returns to Germany
- 80 years later, a Holocaust survivor meets an American soldier who helped free him. Jack Moran, a U.S. soldier, helped free Andrew Roth from the Buchenwald concentration camp 80 years ago. Now, both nearing 100, they reunited for an event at the Shoah Foundation at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Read the story from NPR: A Holocaust survivor and WWII vet meet 80 years later : NPR
- Venice’s international arts festival gets unexpected taste of Yiddish. The “Yiddishland Pavilion” aims to validate minority cultures at an event that highlights nation-based narratives. Read more from the Forward: Venice’s international arts festival gets unexpected taste of Yiddish – The Forward
- International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame reboots, despite 2025 delay. It’s a well-kept secret that the Hall of Fame has been around for more than four decades, during which it has inducted more than 500 Jewish athletes and sports personalities hailing from more than 30 countries. Read more from JNS: International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame reboots, despite 2025 delay – JNS.org
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