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9 Things to Know About the Daf Yomi (Daily Page of Talmud)
How to participate in the longest-running Jewish book club (even if you can’t read Hebrew).
What Is the Meaning of Chai?
The Hebrew word for life is a popular symbol and toast — and is linked to the number 18.
A Guide to Jewish Acronyms and Abbreviations
Common Hebrew (and Aramaic) shorthand translated and explained.
How to Have Someone Buried in Israel
What to do if you or a loved one wants a final resting place in an Israeli cemetery.
How to Find Jewish Resources Near You
Directories for locating synagogues and other Jewish institutions in your area.
12 Great Introduction-to-Judaism Books
Looking for a Judaism 101 book to start your Jewish learning?
Can A Jew Get Body Piercings?
While most Jewish authorities believe ear piercing is fine, the matter grows somewhat more complex with other body parts.
Terrorism in Israel: Questions and Answers
Palestinian attacks on civilians have been a feature of life in Israel since even before the country’s establishment.
What Is the Temple Mount?
Holy to both Jews and Muslims, this area in Jerusalem's Old City has been a focal point of inter-religious tension for decades.
Where the False Claim That Jews Controlled the Slave Trade Comes From
Like many others, Jews participated in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, but they by no means dominated it.
