Jewish History

A day to play games and avoid Torah study.

A celebrated American composer, conductor, teacher, and pianist who infused his work with his Jewish heritage

With rising numbers and increasingly stringent observance, Orthodoxy thrives even as it faces challenges.

The Hadassah founder was an educator, humanitarian and Zionist.

The mourning associated with Tisha B'Av is also a call to action.

A biblical scholar reviews the historical claims of the biblical book of Exodus.

Service is compulsory for most Jewish Israelis.

Daily relations between Christians and Jews in the Middle Ages.

In September 2000, a new wave of violence erupted.

This movement originated in the philosophy of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan.

Early Zionist philosopher.