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All the Holocaust Memorial Days Explained
From Yom HaShoah to International Holocaust Memorial Day, there are a variety of dates for commemorating one of the worst tragedies in Jewish history.
Why is Hebrew Written from Right to Left?
Most languages are written from left to right. Hebrew is one of the exceptions.
How To Read the Hebrew Alphabet
Known as the Aleph Bet, the Hebrew alphabet contains 22 letters.
LGBTQ Interpretations of Jewish Texts
Ancient and modern readings of the Bible and Talmud suggest that several personalities may have defied gender and sexuality norms.
Synagogues of Ukraine, Past and Present
Photos and illustrations of Ukraine's historic synagogues provide a glimpse into Eastern European Jewish life throughout the last 500 years.
Who Was Asenath Barazani?
Asenath Barazani (also spelled Asnat or Osnat) led a yeshiva in 17th century Kurdistan.
The Eight Genders in the Talmud
Judaism has recognized nonbinary persons for millennia.
Israel’s Vibrant Jewish Ethnic Mix
Just because Israel is a Jewish country doesn't mean all its Jews are the same.
Who Are the Bukharan Jews?
Bukharan Jews are considered one of the oldest ethno-religious groups of Central Asia.
The Shunamite Woman: A Model of Radical Empathy
Because she had a special relationship with the prophet Elisha, her child was miraculously conceived and miraculously resurrected.
The Book of Ruth and the Power of Names
The story of Ruth, read on the holiday of Shavuot, teaches that respect for others begins with recognizing their names.
How the Jewish People Invented Hope
Judaism is a sustained struggle against the world that is in the name of the world that could be — but is not yet.