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When Do Jews Fast?

In addition to Yom Kippur, there are many public and private fasts in Judaism.

When Boxing Was a Jewish Sport

Jews' participation in professional boxing in the interwar period is not as surprising as it might seem to be.

The Brownsville Public School Boycott of 1905

The Jews of Brownsville, Brooklyn, fought back when a principal at a public school taught about sectarian views.

Cool Jew (DVD Bonus Cut)

Lisa Alcalay Klug’s new book, Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe, is a history and ...

Spinoza

One of the most significant figures in the history of philosophy, Spinoza was excommunicated by the Jewish community.

Psalm 117: Less Is So Much More

The shortest psalm of all contains multitudes.

How to Have an Aliyah

What you should know before you're called to the Torah.

Israeli Sports

Moving into the international arena.

International Transgender Day of Visibility: A Jewish Perspective

For a while, just as Transgender Day of Remembrance was getting established as an observance, a competing movement emerged. That ...

Yaacov Agam

The artist's unique geographical creations have made him a leading pioneer of optic and kinetic art.

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