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- MyHeritage: Free for Labor Day: U.S. and Canadian censuses. For U.S. search: USA Census & Voter Lists Records – MyHeritage For Canada search: Canada Census & Voter Lists Records – MyHeritage
- MyHeritage: Cousin Finder™: Now Available for All Individuals in the Family Tree. A major update is that you can now view Cousin Finder™ results not only for yourself, but for any individual in your family tree. That means you can run it for a great-grandparent, a spouse, or even a more distant relative and see their list of cousins, how they’re related, and opportunities to connect. Read more from their blog: Cousin Finder™: Now Available for All Individuals in the Family Tree – MyHeritage Blog
- Newspapers.com adds 482 New Papers. These papers come from 32 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Canada, England, and Scotland. Read the list: Explore 482 New Papers! – The official blog of Newspapers.com
- Introducing the New Fold3 Medals Page. Have you ever wondered why your ancestor was awarded a particular military medal? Fold3’s new Military Medals page may provide the answer. They have created an index of military medals dating back to the Civil War. Read more from their blog: Introducing the New Fold3 Medals Page – Fold3 HQ
- Were King David’s Israelites the first Startup Nation? Bronze bonanza spotlights tech skills. Earliest evidence of bronze production in Southern Levant from 3,000 years ago indicates use of local copper from Arava desert, possibly during United Monarchy of Judah and Israel. From The Times of Israel: Were King David’s Israelites the first Startup Nation? Bronze bonanza spotlights tech skills | The Times of Israel
- Oldest dam uncovered in Jerusalem dated to biblical kings. The newly uncovered structure suggests comprehensive urban planning for managing Jerusalem’s water supply as early as the late ninth century BCE and serves as clear evidence of the city’s power and sophistication. Read more from JNS: Oldest dam uncovered in Jerusalem dated to biblical kings – JNS.org
- In rare find, Israeli archaeologists discover intact 4,000-year-old lamp wicks. While commonly in use during Bronze Age, wicks usually do not survive as they either were burned or decompose in soil. Read more from The Times of Israel: In rare find, Israeli archaeologists discover intact 4,000-year-old lamp wicks | The Times of Israel
- The Magical Island of Djerba. Journey to Djerba—an island where Judaism has flourished for 2,500 years, blending ancient Torah, vibrant tradition, and living faith in one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities. Read more from Aish: The Magical Island of Djerba | Aish
- Archaeologists say they’ve discovered a medieval synagogue in Belchite, Spain. In addition to the bimah, which had a metal structure, extensive plasterwork and the remains of a mural bearing the representation of a menorah identical in style to that found in the medieval synagogue in Hijar also were found. Read the story from Jewish Heritage Europe: Spain: Archaeologists say they’ve discovered a medieval synagogue in Belchite – Jewish Heritage Europe
- Rare gold coin of Egyptian Queen Berenice II discovered in Jerusalem. Hellenistic artefact dating back more than 2,200 years uncovered in excavations at the City of David. It is the first of its type to be found outside Egypt. Read the story from JNS: Rare gold coin of Egyptian Queen Berenice II discovered in Jerusalem – Jewish News
- Nazi Havens in South America. Secret files reveal 9,000 Nazi war criminals fled to South America after WWII. Read more from Aish: Nazi Havens in South America | Aish
- Spotted in a Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad: a painting looted from a famed Jewish art dealer. The painting was owned by Jacques Goudstikker, who died while fleeing the Nazis in 1940. Read the story from JNS: Spotted in a Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad: a painting looted from a famed Jewish art dealer – Jewish News UPDATE: Looted painting vanishes after being seen in Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad. Friedrich Kadgien’s daughter evades questions from journalist who spotted artwork, immediately removes ad and changes name on Instagram. Looted painting vanishes after being seen in Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad | The Times of Israel
- A Galilean community where Ben-Gurion worked is restoring a storied past. “We need to pass on this history to the next generation—those who don’t understand what it means to be without a country…” as “This is an untouched historical site of the Jewish people,” said 69-year-old farmer Arieh Raf. Read the story from JNS: A Galilean community where Ben-Gurion worked is restoring a storied past – JNS.org
- The Baal Shem Tov. The founder of Hasidism is shrouded in legend and mystery. The Baal Shem Tov is an 18th century Ukrainian rabbi credited with founding the Hasidic movement. Born Israel ben Eliezer around the year 1700 in western Ukraine, his name literally means “Master of the Good Name” and is often abbreviated as Besht. Read more about him from My Jewish Learning: The Baal Shem Tov | My Jewish Learning
- Eight Famous Jewish Nobel Laureates. From Albert Einstein to Bob Dylan, there are many Jewish Nobel laureates who have become household names. Since the first of the Nobel Prizes was awarded in 1895, about 20 percent of the recipients, over 200 individuals have been Jewish. Read more from My Jewish Learning: Eight Famous Jewish Nobel Laureates | My Jewish Learning
- Jewish Origins of Everyday Phrases. Some of our most common expressions carry surprising Jewish roots. Did you know that chances are you’re quoting the Bible without even realizing it? From boardrooms to ballgames, everyday English is sprinkled with phrases that trace back to Jewish sources. Read the story from Aish: Jewish Origins of Everyday Phrases | Aish
- Jewish Origins of Challah, Bagels and Knishes. Read the history behind some of the most common Jewish comfort foods. A great Nosh story! From Aish: Jewish Origins of Challah, Bagels and Knishes | Aish
- Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright built only one synagogue. It’s now a growing congregation. Designed to echo Sinai, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only synagogue now houses a flourishing community — defying demographic trends and architectural odds. Read more from The Forward: Why a Frank Lloyd Wright synagogue is growing – The Forward
- 20 years after Katrina, Jewish New Orleans, Louisianna is bigger than it was before the hurricane. An influx of young Jews and support from communal institutions has helped revive the Jewish community. Read more from The Forward: 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, Jewish New Orleans is thriving – The Forward
- Kinky Friedman has been gone a year, but his family’s summer camp lives on. Tom and Min Friedman’s Echo Hill Ranch is enjoying a second life as a camp for the children of Gold Star families. Read the story from The Forward: Kinky Friedman has been gone a year, but Echo Hill Ranch lives on – The Forward
- Nobody Wants This Is Going Deeper—But Staying Light—In Season Two. Jenni Konner and Erin Foster open up about the Netflix rom-com’s return—and the criticism it got in season one: “To have a sweet, happy show that reminds people how beautiful Judaism is—take the win, you know?” Read more from Vanity Fair: ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is Going Deeper—But Staying Light—In Season Two | Vanity Fair
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