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Breaking the Glass at a Jewish Wedding

Why the Jewish wedding ceremony ends with a famous bang.

Jews and Guns

What Judaism teaches about firearms, hunting and more.

Do Jews Believe in Satan?

In Jewish texts, the devil is sometimes an adversary and sometimes an embodiment of evil.

Ask the Expert: Can Women Wear Kippot?

Many liberal Jewish women wear yarmulkes during prayer and at other times.

Why Do Jews Put Stones on Graves?

Learn the reasons for this distinctive mourning practice.

What is a Mezuzah?

On the doorposts of houses and rooms.

India’s Bene Israel Jews

The oldest and largest of the three Jewish communities in India.

Are Esther and Mordechai Buried in This Iranian Tomb?

The purported burial site of Purim's Persian queen was a pilgrimage site for Iran's Jews.

Hair Coverings for Married Women

Why some Orthodox women cover their hair, whether with wigs, hats or scarves.

Being a Guest at a Jewish Wedding: A Guide

From chuppah to glass-breaking, here's what to expect at Jewish nuptials.

Jewish Jokes

Great traditional Jewish jokes.

The History of Ethiopian Jewry

Piecing together legends and stories.

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