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Articles by My Jewish Learning
What Is Chabad?
This once small Hasidic group has grown to unparalleled global influence.
Jews & Non-Jews 101
While Jewish parlance often seems to divide the world into two groups--Jews and non-Jews--in Jewish tradition, not all gentiles are viewed in the same light.
Ancient Israelites: Society & Lifestyle
Two main social structures competed in ancient Israel. The people were united under the monarchy, which organized the state for administrative and taxation purposes. At the same time, the Israelites held fast to their tribal associations.
2500 BCE to 539 BCE: The Story
Jewish History from the beginning through the Babylonian exile.
Modern Jewish Holidays 101
There are a handful of holidays that entered Jewish life in the latter half of the 20th century.
Jewish Minor Fasts 101
The four minor fast days are not as restrictive as Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av.
Jewish Marriage
Jewish marriage is not merely a secular legal partnership, but a union sanctified by God.
Is Civil Divorce Enough?
The liberal movements who have held that a civil divorce constitutes a get, or Jewish divorce, are finding that on an emotional, religious level, it's just not enough.