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Jewish factions rebel against Roman rule in Palestine.

While the Seleucids and Ptolemies battled for control of Palestine, Hellenism--the synthesis of Greek and native Near Eastern cultures--took hold.

These two reformers charted a course for the future of Judaism.

Politics from Artaxerxes to Zerubbabel

While some modern Jews have rejected the notion of chosenness altogether, others have reinterpreted it as an ethical mission or a national spirit.

Tradition gives a separate reason for the fall of each Temple.

The customs and rituals all relate to mourning practices.

Ethiopian-inspired music has hit the big time in Israel.

Education in Israel is a life-long process.

Israel has a comprehensive public education system from early childhood through adulthood.

Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.