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Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Study
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.
Israel, Israel History, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
Who Was Yitzhak Rabin?
The Israeli prime minister was assassinated on Nov. 4, 1995.
Israel, Israel History, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Modern Israel, Study
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.
Hanukkah, Jews Around the Globe
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.