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The sources below are those contained in our three curated collections—covering themes of Passover, Gender Roles, and Holocaust Resistance. They represent a fraction of the thousands of sources that will be available when the full site launches in 2024.
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Marble monument depicting a figure dressed in coat and mantle with shield with American flag in relief on breast, with a naked boy under her right arm holding a lamp, and an eagle.
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Religious Liberty Monument

Religious Liberty was commissioned by the Jewish fraternal organization B’nai B’rith in honor of the American centennial in 1876. It was Moses Ezekiel’s first major commission. Freedom and…

A Jewish Worker’s May Day Speech

Gentlemen! Although I do not for a minute doubt that the majority of those present here know of the great worldwide workers’ holiday of “May 1st,” I nevertheless do not consider it redundant to remind…

Speech at the First Zionist Congress

Regarding the first point of the program, I was just given the honorific task to add a few words to its discussion. Although I find it very difficult at present to justify my assessment of this matter…

Zionism or Socialism?

As Jews we hope: firstly, that Yiddish folk-literature, which the young Jewish generation has created for the Jewish people, will continue to grow, attract more talent, and attain the same level as…

Before Your Shining, Full Eyes

Before your shining, full eyes How good it is to live; Before their light every limb is taut Like a eucalyptus after a storm are you: Tired, strong and still moving in the wind My head will reach to…

You, My Master

You, my master, my hidden enemy! I see you hidden In the wind that is around all, in all, everywhere: In my uneasy sleep, in my dark fear at morning, In my labors by day, in my bread and my salt. C…

Sanatorium

Gate, open doorsill, creep near. Room, I’m here; back to the cell. Fire in my flesh. snow on my skull. My shoulder heaves a sack of grief. Good-bye. Good-bye. Hand. Eye. Burning lip charred by…