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What Do the Hebrew Words ‘Ben’ and ‘Bat’ Mean?

The Hebrew words for son and daughter are used in many ways.

What Does ‘Balabusta’ Mean?

A one-time Jewish homemaker ideal that continues to inspire.

What Does ‘Shabbat Shalom’ Mean?

One of the most common Jewish greetings explained.

Jews in Persian Music

For hundreds of years, most Persian musicians were Jews.

English Words of Hebrew Origin

From cabal to camel, a list of English words that derive from Hebrew.

Five Things Not to Ask a Jew of Color

Tips from a Black Jew who’s heard it all.

What Does L’dor Vador Mean?

An emotional Jewish catchphrase explained.

Ask the Expert: Can I Say Mazel Tov to a Pregnant Person?

A better thing to say is b’sha’ah tovah — here’s why.

Eight Famous Jewish Nobel Laureates

From Albert Einstein to Bob Dylan, there are many Jewish Nobel laureates who have become household names.

Eight Jewish Nobel Laureates You Should Know

These eight lesser-known Jewish Nobel laureates made groundbreaking contributions to science, culture and more.

The Story of “Oy Vey”

Half Hebrew, half Aramaic, this classic lament is all Jewish.

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