A minority in the Jewish state.

Why some Jews ritualize their son's first haircut at age 3.

Taboo in Jewish tradition, but increasingly popular nonetheless.

The selections highlight different aspects of the holiday.

Turning and returning.

Although it may derive from Islamic or pagan culture, the hamsa today has become a Jewish and Israeli symbol.

Jews in the Medieval Islamic Empire

According to Jewish tradition, Hebrew is the original language of humanity and the language spoken by God.

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