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How to Choose a Siddur, or Jewish Prayer Book
It helps to know what lies behind the muted bindings and the denominational labels of today's wide array of possibilities.
American Jews, Interfaith, Jewish History, Study
Jewish Democrats
For nearly a century, one party has captured the vast majority of Jewish votes.
Israel, Israel History, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Modern Israel, Zionism
Modern Israeli History: A Timeline
Key moments in the Jewish state's history.
Our Good Friends the Essermans
Earlier this week, Melissa Fay Greene wrote about the adoption of her daughter, Helen, from Ethiopia, and telling jokes at ...
The Jews of Russia
The territories of the former Russian Empire were the cradle of Jewish modernity, the birthplace of Zionism and Jewish socialism, and a major center of the Hasidic movement.
An Interview with Luzer Twersky: From Ultra-Orthodox to “Transparent” Star
Luzer Twersky is an actor who plays Mendel in Season Two of Amazon’s hit television show “Transparent.” He grew up ...
What Is Chabad?
This once small Hasidic group has grown to unparalleled global influence.
Jewish Culture, Jews Around the Globe
Synagogues of Ukraine, Past and Present
Photos and illustrations of Ukraine's historic synagogues provide a glimpse into Eastern European Jewish life throughout the last 500 years.
Live, Members of the Scribe, Women & Feminism
A Glimpse into the English Charedi School System
The school was on a residential street in North West London. From the outside it was unremarkable, but the atmosphere ...