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Agriculture in Israel

Agriculture plays a huge role in Israel's society.

Passover and Blood Libels

The accusation that blood was used to make wine or matzah for Passover was a pretext for attacks on Jews.

The Crown Heights Riots

The outbreak of violence in 1991 was fueled by anti-Semitism.

Should Jews Trick-or-Treat on Halloween?

Though many Jewish children go trick-or-treating, this writer explains why he's against it.

Havurah Judaism

The havurah movement and The Jewish Catalog blended Judaism with the 1960s counterculture.

Jewish Clothing in the Middle Ages

For the most part, Jews dressed like their neighbors. But some trends were outlawed by rabbis.

12 Things to Bring Back from Israel

All the chocolate, spices and wine your suitcase can carry.

Why Are There So Many Kosher Chinese Restaurants?

We investigate this delicious, Jewish American mystery.

What Were Pogroms?

Anti-Jewish violence sweeping the Russian Empire in the late 19th century spurred many Jews to emigrate and organize politically.

How to Navigate High Holiday Morning Services

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services feature many additions that can make the services difficult to follow. Here’s a guide.

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