Jewish History

A survey of Church issues relevant to Jews, including papal attitudes and actions and the enactments of ecclesiastical councils

In Muslim countries, Jewish boys learned the whole range of Jewish and secular subjects.

Medieval Jewish-Christian disputations.

The seizure of power in the Maghreb by a fanatical sect disrupted the relations between Muslims and Jews.

Muslim-Jewish relations in the Middle Ages.

The highest court in the land stands up to the government policy and second-guesses parliamentary regulations.

While some Palestinian intellectuals condemn it, the tactic remains popular in Palestinian society.

The Second Intifada brought with it a wave of suicide bombings by Palestinians against Israeli civilians.

European Christians regulated Jewish commerce.

The learned merchant was the standard bearer of medieval Islamic civilization--and this was good for the Jews.

Manuscript illustrations, family seals, and rabbinic decisions all indicate that Jewish men in most of medieval Christian Europe wore special hats.

Balancing tradition and innovation in the 21st century