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Israel’s Economic Challenges
In addition to the problems most economies face, Israel must deal with issues unique to its situation.
Overview: Israel’s Economy
Israel's Economy. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.
In the Jewish Synagogue at Newport
A poem from Emma Lazarus's 1871 collection Ademtus and Other Poems
Emma Lazarus
The poetry of Emma Lazarus (1849-1887), best known for the verse inscribed on the Statue of Liberty pedestal
Chava Alberstein: Multilingual Folkie
In Hebrew, English and Yiddish, this legendary Israeli singer has created an unparalleled body of music.
Humanistic Judaism
The origins of a small Jewish movement that embraces a cultural identity while rejecting a belief in God.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan's lyrics never explicitly invoke his Jewish roots, but Jewish influences are never far from the surface.
Ransoming Captive Jews
An important commandment calls for the redemption of Jewish prisoners, but how far should this mitzvah be taken?
Jewish Social Welfare
The high value placed by the Jewish tradition on active concern for the welfare of others has its roots in the Torah.