history

Today in Jewish History: May 12, 1985

Today in Jewish History: May 19, 1974

Ordained in 1972 by the Reform movement, she paved the way to the rabbinate for many women.

A history of Jerusalem since Israel's establishment.

Shabbat, the rainbow after the flood, and brit milah are three covenantal "signs" which God provides.

Naming a child can reflect ancestry, associations with the baby's arrival, and hopes and dreams for his or her future.

A changing organization for a changing student body.

Historical events and the development of mysticism leave their mark on this festival.

Blue and white, and a symbol of the Jewish state.

Like theater in many cultures, Jewish theater has religious roots.