Thomas Jefferson and John Adams—the founding generation’s preeminent intellectual leaders—differed mightily about the value of the Jews and Judaism.

Returning to the Phillips’ family story, Rabbi Soloveichik recounts the occasion of the marriage of Jonas’ daughter Rachel and the founding father who attended her wedding.

Rabbi Soloveichik traces the life of Jonas Phillips, a German Jew who came to America in 1756 as an indentured servant and became a dedicated patriot who fathered of one of America’s most important Jewish families.

After George Washington’s inauguration, the divided Jewish communities of the new nation sent him three separate letters. His responses teach us a great deal about America's relationship with the Jewish people.

The Jewish wedding canopy reminds Americans of their distinct conception of religious freedom and the remarkable possibility of integration without assimilation.

Ratification of the Constitution was a contentious process, but America’s Jews, in contrast to many other religious groups, supported ratification by large margins.

Though Thomas Paine was a non-believer, the heart of his Common Sense draws on the Hebrew Bible.

Bill Holmes is a Philadelphia poet whose lifetime goal has been to become a successful writer and author. He is the author of the chapbook Illuminations, the spoken word CD Asphyxiation, and the newly released full-length poetry book...

Coverture severely restricted women’s political, financial, and personal rights and was imported to the American colonies as a part of English common law. It affected the lives of all American women and although it has been diminished...

A group of fathers in Texas wanted to be sure every student in their schools had a father figure. So they created a group called All Pro Dads. This group of volunteers now has 1,300 fathers who serve the school district. At every school...

What does a modern family look like? The Economist’s Matt Steinglass travels to the Netherlands, where families with up to four parents could be recognised by law.

The lives and rights of women in Greece, from a modern perspective, seem severely limited; yet, they played important roles in society.

Ilya Kaminsky reads Emily Dickinson's poem, "Hope is the thing with feathers

The video is a humorous and educational explanation of how sperm cells are produced and travel to fertilize an egg, highlighting the role of fathers in the creation of their children. It uses visual aids and relatable language to make...

Men and women are usually paid the same if they do the same jobs. But they tend to choose different fields. Women also suffer a “motherhood penalty”.

After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Americans of Japanese descent were taken away to internment camps. The terrible conditions they lived in during internment were only surpassed by the shock and humiliation the people...