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The 10 Best Yiddish Words You’ve Never Heard Of

These Yiddish terms aren't widely known, but they're a lot of fun to use.

You Shall Be Joyful

The Torah seems to command us to be happy, but are our feelings within our control?

Can A Jew Get Body Piercings?

While most Jewish authorities believe ear piercing is fine, the matter grows somewhat more complex with other body parts.

9 Jewish Things About Pomegranates

Why this ancient fruit is a Jewish symbol.

Terrorism in Israel: Questions and Answers

Palestinian attacks on civilians have been a feature of life in Israel since even before the country’s establishment.

“Grow, Grow”

Why the Torah equates human life with the life of a tree.

What Is the Temple Mount?

Holy to both Jews and Muslims, this area in Jerusalem's Old City has been a focal point of inter-religious tension for decades.

Cause and Effect

Eikev shows us that everything we do — or avoid doing — has consequences, even if we don’t see them now.

Baseless Love

How Tu B’Av, the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” can prepare us for Yom Kippur.

Is Moses Telling ‘Fake News’?

The line between “interpretation” and “alteration” isn’t always clear.

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