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The Oslo Accords

Israel and the Palestinians pursue peace.

The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel

The full text of Israel's May 14, 1948 declaration of independence.

Text of the British White Paper of 1939

Restricting Jewish immigration to Palestine.

The British Mandate in Palestine

The emergence, structure, and function of the mandatory government from 1923-1948.

The Innovative Spirit and Jewish Tradition

Although the rabbis propagated the belief that rabbinic teaching went back to Moses on Mt. Sinai, many classical texts clearly demonstrate that the rabbis understood the innovative nature of their work.

Connections Through the Generations

At Sinai, God started a conversation that Jews are still carrying on, through interpretation and reinterpretation of Jewish texts.

Polish Jewry Between the Wars

Jewish life in Poland between the wars was characterized by both cultural dynamism and conflict.

Sara Levi-Tanai

Taking ancient Yemenite moves to create modern dances.

1950s Jewish Humor

The 1950s: Reiner & Brooks, Sid Caesar, MAD, and Lenny Bruce

Now What Am I Gonna Watch on Sunday?

It’s gotta be tough to be a tennis player. In team sports, you have a home base where you get ...

Jewish Recipes

Traditional and Contemporary Jewish Food for Every Occasion.

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