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9 Things to Know About the Daf Yomi (Daily Page of Talmud)

 How to participate in the longest-running Jewish book club (even if you can’t read Hebrew).

What Is the Meaning of Chai?

The Hebrew word for life is a popular symbol and toast — and is linked to the number 18.

A Guide to Jewish Acronyms and Abbreviations

Common Hebrew (and Aramaic) shorthand translated and explained.

How to Have Someone Buried in Israel

What to do if you or a loved one wants a final resting place in an Israeli cemetery.

How to Find Jewish Resources Near You

Directories for locating synagogues and other Jewish institutions in your area.

12 Great Introduction-to-Judaism Books

Looking for a Judaism 101 book to start your Jewish learning?

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.

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.

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.

Where the False Claim That Jews Controlled the Slave Trade Comes From

Like many others, Jews participated in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, but they by no means dominated it.

What Is the Torah Portion?

How the Five Books of Moses are divided up into weekly portions.