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Beliefs & Practices, Tisha B'Av, Yom Kippur
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.
American Jews, Jewish History, Study
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 ...
Jewish History, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars
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.
Beliefs & Practices, Pray, Prayer Services
How to Have an Aliyah
What you should know before you're called to the Torah.
Gender & Sexuality, Live, Members of the Scribe
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 ...
Israeli Culture, Jewish Art, Jewish Culture
Yaacov Agam
The artist's unique geographical creations have made him a leading pioneer of optic and kinetic art.