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Who Are the Bukharan Jews?
Bukharan Jews are considered one of the oldest ethno-religious groups of Central Asia.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Early Modern Halachic Texts
An introduction to the works of the aharonim.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Tisha B'Av
12 Things To Know About the Temple in Jerusalem
On Tisha B’Av, Jews mourn the destruction of the Temple. But how much do you know about what it was really like?
The History of Jewish Bootleggers
Why were Jewish immigrants so heavily involved in the illegal alcohol business?
Do Jews Believe in Miracles?
From the Bible to the Talmud to the Hasidic masters, miracles are found everywhere in Jewish tradition — but there is no single way to understand them.
Our Good Friends the Essermans
Earlier this week, Melissa Fay Greene wrote about the adoption of her daughter, Helen, from Ethiopia, and telling jokes at ...
Tu Bishvat and the Transformation of Eating
A Holy Pleasure.
What Exactly Does Hanukkah Celebrate?
The ancients disagreed about the reasons Jews celebrate the eight day Festival of Light.
Mourn, Mourning Rituals, Sitting Shiva
Finding Support at Each Stage of Grief
What Jewish mourners can expect at each stage of the bereavement process.
What Is Chabad?
This once small Hasidic group has grown to unparalleled global influence.