Jewish History
Josephus Flavius
Josephus Flavius both participated in and wrote the history of the Jewish interaction with Rome.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Jewish-Christian Relations in the Early Centuries
Relations deteriorated and hostility increased
Palestine under Persian, Byzantine and Arab Rule
24 years, three empires, and one new faith in Palestine
A Communal Mourning
On Tisha B'Av, re-enacting the sorrow felt by those who survived the destruction of the Temple
Songs by American Jews
Many of the best-known American songs have been written by Jews--including many Christmas songs.
The Geonim
The heads of the academies in Babylon became the incontestable leaders of the Jewish world.
How Spain and Portugal Expelled Their Jews
Pirates and plague loomed, and prized possessions sold for a pittance.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Jewish Clothing in the Middle Ages
For the most part, Jews dressed like their neighbors. But some trends were outlawed by rabbis.