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12 Things To Know About the Temple in Jerusalem
On Tisha B’Av, Jews mourn the destruction of the Temple. But how much do you know about what it was really like?
History of the Jews of Ukraine
Once Europe's largest Jewish community, Ukraine has had a major influence on the development of Ashkenazi Jewish culture.
How Purim is Celebrated in Israel
Purim festivities spill onto the street, last multiple days, and are a time for serious fun — for both kids and adults.
Vashti: The Forgotten Queen of Persia
The rabbis imagined the Bible's Vashti as both evil villain and tragic heroine.
Who Are the Jews of Australia?
The first Jews arrived in Sydney in 1788 and have been joined by successive waves of Jewish immigrants ever since.
The Jewish Community of Jamaica
Legends about Jewish pirates and a distinguished 20th-century political legacy are highlights of this Caribbean Jewish community's history.
Joseph Roth’s “Job”: An Interrogation of Jewish Suffering
In "Job," Roth remains insistent in his belief in the possibility of deliverance.
Ritual Objects in the Jerusalem Temple
Menorah, altar, incense stand, showbread table, and more.
Maimonides’ Philosophical Writings
In his landmark philosophical work, The Guide to the Perplexed, Maimonides sought to put Judaism on a rational footing.
Anti-Semitism in America
Prejudice against Jews has always existed in the United States, but American anti-Semitism differs from its European precursor in fundamental ways.
Reflections for Elul
Four prominent Jewish thinkers share jewels of wisdom in preparation for the High Holidays.