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A Historian’s First Trip to the Jewish Delta

What’s “new” for this historian? Well, at the moment, we are in the process of updating the Mississippi entries for ...

Rambam and Medicine

Maimonides, popularly known as Rambam, was born on March 30, 1135. Maimonides is best known as a philosopher, prolific author and jurist: ...

Lost Stories

The list of the Israelites' encampments during their journeys in the wilderness reminds us of the importance of preserving and retelling our own stories.

At Camp Isabella Freedman, 70 is the new 20

Did you go to sleep-away camp? Remember the fireflies, hearing “Taps” at 10:00 PM and “Reveille” in the morning? Arts ...

How Bagels Became Mainstream in the U.S.

A tale of technology, tradition, and Nazi gold.

Jewish Wisdom on Friendship

Jewish literature offers many insights into the nature of friendship, the rewards it offers, and the efforts one should make to sustain a friendship.

Global & Local Listening

Let us create space to listen to the sounds of suffering and joy.

Parashat Vayikra: Agents of Peace

The priests' ancient role provides insight on how we can navigate grief today.

Arab Soccer in Israel

Soccer may contribute to the integration of Arabs as individuals into Israeli society--but it simultaneously blurs their national identity.

Kashering Stoves And Ovens

Very high heat for these cooking appliances

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