Jewish History

During the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Jews established communities in new regions, from Antioch to Alexandria.

Jewish factions rebel against Roman rule in Palestine.

While the Seleucids and Ptolemies battled for control of Palestine, Hellenism--the synthesis of Greek and native Near Eastern cultures--took hold.

These two reformers charted a course for the future of Judaism.

Politics from Artaxerxes to Zerubbabel

Tradition gives a separate reason for the fall of each Temple.

The customs and rituals all relate to mourning practices.

Education in Israel is a life-long process.

Israel has a comprehensive public education system from early childhood through adulthood.

Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.

A history from colonial times to World War II.