Jewish History

After the death of King Solomon, two independent kingdoms emerged.

Moving beyond equal access to express women's sensibilities and experiences in Jewish life and organizations.

Where do Jews come from?

The original diaspora community.

During the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Jews established communities in new regions, from Antioch to Alexandria.

Jewish factions rebel against Roman rule in Palestine.

While the Seleucids and Ptolemies battled for control of Palestine, Hellenism--the synthesis of Greek and native Near Eastern cultures--took hold.

These two reformers charted a course for the future of Judaism.

Politics from Artaxerxes to Zerubbabel

Tradition gives a separate reason for the fall of each Temple.

The customs and rituals all relate to mourning practices.