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Ethiopian Women in Israel
How the lives of Ethiopian Beta Israel women changed when they made aliyah to Israel.
The St. Louis
The German luxury ship, the St. Louis, sailed to Cuba with over 900 passengers on it, only to be turned away and sent back to Europe.
Judaism and Astrology
The notion that the planets influence human affairs cuts against the core Jewish belief in free will, but many ancient rabbis believed it anyway.
Who Is a Jew: Patrilineal Descent
When Dad is Jewish and Mom is not, are the kids Jewish? Depends on who you ask.
Why the Maccabees Aren’t in the Bible
The books that tell the Hanukkah tale didn't make it into the Hebrew Bible -- but they are in the Catholic one.
How Christmas Transformed Hanukkah in America
Proximity to the popular Christian holiday caused Hanukkah to take on a new significance.
Saving a Life (Pikuach Nefesh)
Most of Jewish law can and should be set aside in order to avoid endangering a person's health or safety.
The Binding of Isaac
The dramatic story, known in Hebrew as the Akedah, has perplexed many generations of commentators.