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Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Study
Inquisition in Spain
How Jews went from protected minority to persona non grata in just a few years.
Where to Find the Best Shakshuka in NYC
A guide to where to nosh your favorite North African brunch dish.
Yossele Rosenblatt’s Later Career
The talented cantor Yossele Rosenblatt (1882-1933) becomes an international star.
Beliefs & Practices, Clothing & Appearance
Jewish Ritual Objects: A Guide
From challah covers to yahrzeit candles, what they are used for, how they look and where you can find them.
Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality, Women & Feminism
Feminist Perspectives on Niddah, the Laws of Separation
Acceptance versus rejection of the laws governing monthly mikveh visits.
How to Make My Grandma’s Russian Dumplings
These traditional little dumplings are perfect in soup.
The Surprising History of Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation
The bar mitzvah (and even more so the bat mitzvah) is a relatively new phenomena.
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Ruth… In Other Words
Last summer, when I joined Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel (ASBI), the local Modern Orthodox synagogue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, I discovered ...