Jewish Culture

Hanukkah Song and Music Guide

Where to find recordings and lyrics for classic (and modern) Hanukkah songs.

How much do you know about Jewish literature?

How much do you know about Hebrew, Aramaic and other languages spoken by Jews?

A brief glossary of important and commonly used Yiddish words and phrases.

This Chinese parlor game found Jewish enthusiasts in the Catskills.

Learn the most popular songs associated with the day of rest.

The Lithuania-born visionary turned an ancient language into a spoken one.

Jewish performance and dance traditions can be traced back to the Bible.

You don't have to know Hebrew to enjoy some of Israel's best books.

A mystical musical prayer introduced by Hasidic Judaism.

A famous songwriter whose novels and poems explored Jewish identity and spirituality.

One of the most beloved writers of Yiddish literature, his work inspired the hit musical "Fiddler on the Roof."