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Krav Maga the Lasting Legacy of Slovak Jewish Heroes

Designed in Bratislava, made in Israel, shipped worldwide. This article is about recognizing contributions and uncovering new material.

Inequity in the Czech Public School System Impacts Minority Jewish Students Growth

Similar to extensive research done recently by various U.S. Economic Policy Institutes about a child’s social class as the most...

A Dedication to the Weissfisch Family

Learn about an amazing voyage of Zalman’s brother-in-law’s family escape to Ecuador and uncovering a moment of hope in this incredible...

Remembering Mid-Century 1950s Fashion & Clothing Styles

Almost seventy years ago in Czechoslovakia, the world watched the most ridiculous “show” of the communist era, known as the Slansky...

His Trademark Habit of Giving Oranges

“He took an orange from his pocket. Strange, one might think, that a character such as Zalman might carry an orange with him. But he...

The Secrets of the Cold War Female Spies from Slovakia

There are many espionage and spy thrillers, but until recently, the contribution of women in this intelligence field was overlooked and...

Ties to the US Labor Movement

Proud to learn about the historic roles our labor and civil rights leaders impacted the Histadrut. Tremendous thanks to Gavin Strassel,...

Welcoming Diplomats During Landmark Visits to Israel

During the 2020 worldwide COVID pandemic, there were a few historic bright spots with regards to international foreign affairs between...

My Community Could Have Done a Better Job to Honor Forgotten Diplomatic Heroes

Growing up, my community could have done a better job of educating us about the founders of the Mossad as we know it today. For example,...