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While most Jewish authorities believe ear piercing is fine, the matter grows somewhat more complex with other body parts.

Palestinian attacks on civilians have been a feature of life in Israel since even before the country’s establishment.

Holy to both Jews and Muslims, this area in Jerusalem's Old City has been a focal point of inter-religious tension for decades.

No biblical book takes up theodicy's challenge with greater power than the moving and enigmatic story of Job.

Like many others, Jews participated in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, but they by no means dominated it.

Anti-Jewish violence sweeping the Russian Empire in the late 19th century spurred many Jews to emigrate and organize politically.

Jewish views on hot topics.

Key moments in the Jewish state's history.

From Hitler's rise to power to the Nuremberg trials, key events of the Shoah.

Resources for learning with others on the Internet.

How the Five Books of Moses are divided up into weekly portions.

From challah covers to yahrzeit candles, what they are used for, how they look and where you can find them.