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What really happened at the original Trefa Banquet

The non-kosher menu that caused a split in American Jewry was a caterer's blunder, writes historian Jonathan D. Sarna.

By Jonathan D. Sarna January 16, 2018 12:37 pm

North Dakota Jewish pioneer cemetery added to national register

Jewish farmers from Eastern Europe worked the land in rugged Garske from 1883 to 1925.

June 23, 2017 7:31 am

Larry King to be honored by American Jewish Historical Society

King will be awarded the 2016 Emma Lazarus Statue of Liberty Award, and Ratner will be awarded the inaugural 2016 Visionary Leadership Award at the society's annual award dinner.

October 2, 2016 7:27 am

Does an American Jewish historian’s rejection of Zionism signal broader trend?

By Ben Sales August 2, 2016 3:18 pm

9 iconic sites that celebrate American Jewish history

By Gabe Friedman and Andrew Silow-Carroll July 1, 2016 3:30 pm

NY congregation to appeal ruling on historic Touro Synagogue

June 14, 2016 5:15 pm

Historic Touro Synagogue belongs to current worshipers, not NY trustee, judge rules

May 16, 2016 3:44 pm

Historian Jonathan Sarna leaves hospital, thanks supporters

July 2, 2014 11:55 am

Historian Jonathan Sarna hospitalized, in critical condition

May 20, 2014 4:54 pm

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What really happened at the original Trefa Banquet

North Dakota Jewish pioneer cemetery added to national register

Larry King to be honored by American Jewish Historical Society

Does an American Jewish historian’s rejection of Zionism signal broader trend?

9 iconic sites that celebrate American Jewish history

NY congregation to appeal ruling on historic Touro Synagogue

Historic Touro Synagogue belongs to current worshipers, not NY trustee, judge rules

Historian Jonathan Sarna leaves hospital, thanks supporters

Historian Jonathan Sarna hospitalized, in critical condition

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