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The 22 Best Yiddish Words to Know
A brief glossary of important and commonly used Yiddish words and phrases.
What Is A Kittel?
A white robe that men and some women wear during High Holiday services and on other occasions.
The Baghdadi Jews of India
Despite its name, this Jewish community is located in south Asia, not Iraq.
Who Are Messianic “Jews”?
These Christians observe some Jewish practices, but the major Jewish denominations do not recognize their faith as a form of Judaism.
What Does A Mashgiach, or Kosher Supervisor, Do?
The person who makes sure a restaurant or food producer complies with Jewish dietary laws.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Who Killed Jesus?
From the Gospels to Nostra Aetate, how Jews were accused of deicide.
Is Mah-Jongg a Jewish Game?
This Chinese parlor game found Jewish enthusiasts in the Catskills.
Who Was Bathsheba (Batsheva)?
King David's wife and King Solomon's mother came on the scene because of David's wandering gaze.
Women in Ethiopian Society
Beta Israel women in Ethiopian villages were inactive in public and were in charge of the domestic sphere.