Jewish History
Jewish Commerce in Muslim Lands
The learned merchant was the standard bearer of medieval Islamic civilization--and this was good for the Jews.
Jewish Hats in the Middle Ages
Manuscript illustrations, family seals, and rabbinic decisions all indicate that Jewish men in most of medieval Christian Europe wore special hats.
Jewish Education in Christian Countries
Jewish boys in Christian countries studied Jewish texts from an early age.
What Jewish Women’s Lives Were Like in the Muslim World
Part II: More Marriage, Divorce, Work and Education
The Gay Orthodox Underground
Recently, organized efforts have been made to confront the conflicts between homosexuality and traditional Jewish life.