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Biblical Concepts of Holiness

How can we unify the sacred with the profane?

Modern Jewish Philosophy

Jewish thought in modern times has been shaped by radically new political realities.

Fraudulent Pricing in Jewish Law

A seller charging more than fair market value can be forced to rebate the difference, or even to cancel the sale.

Who Was Yitzhak Rabin?

The Israeli prime minister was assassinated on Nov. 4, 1995.

The Beginnings of the Territorial Conflict

An overview of Israel's relationship to the Sinai, the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Golan Heights, 1948-67.

Conversion History: Middle Ages

In the face of persecution and legal restriction, codifiers of Jewish law chose survival over proselytization.

8 Hanukkah Traditions From Around the World

From bonfires to hanging menorahs to an extra candle, here are some lesser-known Jewish Hanukkah traditions from all over the globe.

The Crown Heights Riots

The outbreak of violence in 1991 was fueled by anti-Semitism.

Havurah Judaism

The havurah movement and The Jewish Catalog blended Judaism with the 1960s counterculture.

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