Ancient/Medieval Jewish History

Amsterdam became a haven for Jewish refugees from the Inquisition.

The giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai is among the most significant events in Jewish tradition.

The desert peak upon which the Hebrew Bible says God gave the Torah to Moses.

Coping with destruction and building for the future.

As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.

From the land of Israel to Diaspora.

In the Middle Ages, a Jewish woman's social well-being was considered important, but her life was strictly guided by Jewish law.

A look into the psyche of ancient Judaism.

The marriage of politics and religion contributed to both the expansion and destruction of this short-lived dynasty.

David was a warrior and an artist, a lover and an adulterer — and also Israel's greatest king.

Son of King David, builder of the Temple, author of three biblical works and the wisest of men, Solomon looms large in Jewish tradition — and beyond.