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Jewish History: The Jewish Community of Nagasaki, Japan
Japan isn't usually the first place people think of when it comes to Jewish migration. In the mid-19th century, Japan slowly opened up to the West. During this time, Nagasaki turned into an unexpected home for a small, lively Jewish community. This short chapter in...
Jewish Tours Presents: Who Was Eldad the Danite?
The history of Jewish exploration features a fascinating figure from the 9th century: Eldad Hadani, or Eldad Hadanite. Claiming to be a member of the lost tribe of Dan, Eldad appeared in Kairouan, in present-day Tunisia, in the year 883. He told the local Jewish...
Kosher River Cruises Presents: Who Were the Jews of China?
The Jewish presence in China is a fascinating part of Jewish history. Jewish communities are often linked to Europe, Israel, or North America. However, the Jews of China show a unique blend of cultures that developed over centuries. The Kaifeng community is one of the...
Haringsalade
The progenitor of my branch of the Green family was born in Germany about 1670. When he moved to Holland, he changed his name from Grin to Groen. When the family moved to London around 1860, we became Green. Although the family were and are still Ashkenazi, they...
A Kosher Holiday Special: What Was The Eurafrican Jews Role in the Colonial Economy?
Eurafrican Jews in the Caribbean have a story linked to migration, trade, and social dynamics. This history shows how Jewish communities adjusted to new places. They also navigated the larger economic and social systems of the colonial era....
Kosher Riverboat Cruises Presents: Who was Devorah Romm?
Devorah Rom stands out in the history of Jewish printing in Eastern Europe. She was the pioneering CEO of the Rom Publishing House in Vilnius, Lithuania. Her impact is still felt today. Her leadership saved a key cultural institution. It also changed how Jewish texts...