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Kislev & Hanukkah
The connections between the month and the holiday.
Unraveling the Mystery of Jewish Food
On Monday, June Hersh gave a recipe for Moroccan lamb shanks. She is the author of The Kosher Carnivore: The ...
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Midrash, Study
Midrash Rabbah
Rabbinic interpretations and discussions of the Bible.
Jews and Drugs
What does Jewish tradition have to say about the use of recreational drugs?
American Jews, Jewish History, Jewish Theater and Dance, Study
Jewish Dance in America
Modern and postmodern concepts of individualism and female expression have challenged traditional Judaism--while creating new dance traditions.
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.
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.
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?