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Israel History, Jewish History, Jewish Thought, Study, Zionism
Brit Shalom: A Covenant of Peace
A little-known Zionist group that struggled for a peaceful solution to the Arab Question.
Conversion in Israel: An Arduous Journey
Jumping through hoops may look easy to this observant couple who sought an Orthodox conversion in Israel.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Science and Ecology, Study
Science and Medieval Philosophy: Maimonides
Maimonides drew upon scientific knowledge in his interpretations of Jewish law.
The Darker Side of Hanukkah
Some different--and surprising--stories about how the Maccabean revolt began.
Three Jewish Blessings to Start Your Day
What to say first thing in the morning.
Shabbat: A Hasidic View
For one Hasidic master, Shabbat is not the weekend, but the sacred center of the week, which illuminates the days before and after.
The Science Behind Children’s Spirituality
My 19-month-old daughter loves watching for school buses. She camps out on our couch, eyes eagerly scanning for any sign of yellow, and ...
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Camp on my Resume
As part of our summer blog series on 21st Century Skills, we are featuring personal stories from camp alumni and ...
Jewish History, Southern & Jewish, Study
Highlighting the History of Huntsville’s Jewish Community
During the fall of 2011 Margaret Anne Goldsmith, a descendant of the first four Jewish families to settle in Huntsville, ...