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The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel

The full text of Israel's May 14, 1948 declaration of independence.

Text of the British White Paper of 1939

Restricting Jewish immigration to Palestine.

The British Mandate in Palestine

The emergence, structure, and function of the mandatory government from 1923-1948.

What Is Hallel?

This prayer of thanksgiving is recited on festive Jewish holidays.

Israel Before the State

Jews in the Land of Israel from the destruction of the Temple through the Ottoman Empire.

The Innovative Spirit and Jewish Tradition

Although the rabbis propagated the belief that rabbinic teaching went back to Moses on Mt. Sinai, many classical texts clearly demonstrate that the rabbis understood the innovative nature of their work.

Connections Through the Generations

At Sinai, God started a conversation that Jews are still carrying on, through interpretation and reinterpretation of Jewish texts.

Polish Jewry Between the Wars

Jewish life in Poland between the wars was characterized by both cultural dynamism and conflict.

Why I Don’t Officiate at Intermarriages

Effective counseling of intermarried couples makes the difference for the Jewish future--not officiating at their weddings.

Sara Levi-Tanai

Taking ancient Yemenite moves to create modern dances.

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