Who Are the Bukharan Jews?

Bukharan Jews are considered one of the oldest ethno-religious groups of Central Asia.

Early Modern Halachic Texts

An introduction to the works of the aharonim.

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 ...

What Exactly Does Hanukkah Celebrate?

The ancients disagreed about the reasons Jews celebrate the eight day Festival of Light.

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.