All four of my grandparents came to the United States as teenagers before World War I. They came through Ellis Island. They were orthodox Jews and each came alone escaping Pogroms in Eastern Europe and Russia. They left the rest of their families back home in Russia, Poland, and Lithuania. They hoped to make a new life in America and that the rest of the families would follow. Unfortunately, only a couple made it before World War II broke out and the rest of the family was lost in the Holocaust. 

Discover how three national days in Israel - Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day - tell a powerful story of grief, resilience, and God’s covenant faithfulness. This article helps Christians understand why these days matter, how they’re connected, and what they reveal about a God who never forgets His promises.

In 2024, pogrom-like attacks against Jews are reemerging in Europe, most recently seen in Amsterdam’s brutal mob violence targeting Jewish soccer fans. This incident mirrors the dark history of Kristallnacht and Russian pogroms, reminding us of the dangers Jewish communities face today. As anti-Semitic threats escalate worldwide, The Jewish Road stands resolute: "For Zion’s sake, we will not be silent." Join us in advocating for the safety and dignity of the Jewish people.

Today marks Kristallnacht or the night of broken glass – the day when, 85 years ago, on November 9, 1938, a pogrom against the Jewish people was carried out by the Nazi Party’s paramilitary, with some participation from the Hitler Youth and German civilians throughout Nazi Germany. Kristallnacht marks the point Hitler moved from an emotional antisemitism to a systematic antisemitism of laws and government violence. Everything changed.

It doesn't take a genius to look around and know that being Jewish in America doesn't exactly come with perks. I'm an American, male, Jewish believer in Jesus of Nazareth. That puts me on more than a few of the world's most hated lists. It was enough to make me want to scratch off the rest of that star and just blend in.

It wasn't that long ago that Jews in Europe thought the same thing, who found themselves wearing a yellow Star of David, branded with a tattoo, both of which could not be removed. You would've thought that hatred was satiated 80 years ago, but in fact, the hunger is back.

In a world where truth seems increasingly elusive, history stands as a sanctuary of undeniable facts. Yet, surprisingly, there are those who continue to challenge even the most profoundly irrefutable events. As the Jewish people, we've faced not only unthinkable atrocities but also those who deny that such horrors ever took place. This is not a new problem; it's a recurring challenge we must confront head-on.

Today, Israel marks Yom HaZikaron, its Memorial Day, with solemnity and grief as the entire country takes a pause for two minutes to remember the sacrifice of its fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks. And tomorrow, the country transitions into a day of national celebration for Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. These two holidays, back-to-back and emotionally charged, hold significant meaning for the Jewish people worldwide.

Chaim Topol, the beloved actor who played Tevye in the 1971 movie Fiddler on the Roof, has passed away at 87 years old. Tevye shined a light on the struggles of Jewish immigrants in Europe leading up to World War I and served as a reminder of our family stories that would have otherwise been forgotten.

Title: The History of Antisemitism & the Olympics | Jewish Road

An overview of antisemitism and its place in Olympic history. Find out about some historic moments when antisemites used the global gathering to spread their hatred.

We’ve had a year of incredible division and hatred. I just wrote the phrase, “unprecedented division,” but that wouldn’t be true. We’ve been here before. Whether it was Haman, Hitler, or Hamas, my people have always had an enemy seeking to destroy us. But this is my version, in my generation, where hatred rears its ugly head once again. I’ve felt it, personally.

“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

- Elie Wiesel