Rabbi Ḥanina bar Pappi’s statement about placing the dust of Rav and Shmuel on his eyes takes on deeper meaning when viewed ...

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The execution of this verdict on June 17, 1242 was joyfully supervised by priests and bishops and King Louis himself. For ...

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In France, Jewish schools are facing a pivotal moment as they seek to strike a balance between tradition and contemporary ...

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The post-Biblical eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukah (which begins this year on the evening of 12/25/24) started with a ...