Jewish History
Israel’s Economic Challenges
In addition to the problems most economies face, Israel must deal with issues unique to its situation.
Overview: Israel’s Economy
Israel's Economy. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.
Emma Lazarus
The poetry of Emma Lazarus (1849-1887), best known for the verse inscribed on the Statue of Liberty pedestal
Humanistic Judaism
The origins of a small Jewish movement that embraces a cultural identity while rejecting a belief in God.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan's lyrics never explicitly invoke his Jewish roots, but Jewish influences are never far from the surface.
Jews in South Africa
The health and state of this Jewish community presents a complex picture.
Jewish Population Trends
Since World War II, migration and birth trends have changed Jewish demographics.
The Pittsburgh Platform, 1885
Principles of Reform Judaism: A primary historical document.
Anti-Semitic Stereotypes of the Jewish Body
Folk beliefs about horns and big noses have served to demonize Jews--and even Jews themselves have not been exempt from distorted images of their bodies.
Biblical and Rabbinic Attitudes Toward Non-Jews
Early Jewish texts affirmed the universal fraternity of humankind, while asserting the importance of Jewish distinctiveness.