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These two reformers charted a course for the future of Judaism.

Politics from Artaxerxes to Zerubbabel

While some modern Jews have rejected the notion of chosenness altogether, others have reinterpreted it as an ethical mission or a national spirit.

Tradition gives a separate reason for the fall of each Temple.

The customs and rituals all relate to mourning practices.

Ethiopian-inspired music has hit the big time in Israel.

Education in Israel is a life-long process.

Israel has a comprehensive public education system from early childhood through adulthood.

Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.

Is the language of Sephardic Jews, undergoing a revival?

From the Caucasus region, their home is now Israel.