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The Politics of Archeology in Israel
The meaning of archeological finds in Israel is up for interpretation.
Israel, Israel History, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Modern Jewish History, Study
Jews and Arabs in British Mandate Palestine
During the interwar period, the two populations struggled to lay claim to the land.
Jewish History, Modern Jewish History, Study, Women & Feminism
The Origins of American Jewish Feminism
Contemporary Jewish feminism has made its impact on all of the major denominations of Jewish life.
Jewish Texts, Keshet, Study, Talmud
Parashat Re’eh: Observe That Which I Enjoin Upon You
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...
Israel, Members of the Scribe, Study, Zionism
Day Schools and the End of the Melting Pot
I met Peter Beinart in 1999 when he was writing an article for The Atlantic on Jewish community day schools. ...
Returning to Crown Heights
Matthew Shaer is the author of Among Righteous Men: A Tale of Vigilantes and Vindication in Hasidic Crown Heights. He ...
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Texts, Mysticism, Study
Abraham Abulafia & Ecstatic Kabbalah
One strand of medieval kabbalah focused on achieving a transformative mystical experience.
FAQ, Hebrew, Jewish Languages, Yiddish
Similar Jewish Words You Don’t Want to Mix Up
From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms.
Why Are Jews So Obsessed With Duck Sauce?
The long, fascinating history of this beloved condiment.
Isaiah 3:1-15 A Commentary
Isaiah decries injustice by the elite against the poor. As a fit punishment, social order will be upset, leaving the people in leaderless chaos.