Miscellaneous

Learn about some of the Jewish leaders who were imprisoned throughout our history.

Learn about one of the oldest functioning synagogues in the world.

Known in Hebrew as Shulchan Aruch (“Set Table”), the Code of Jewish Law lays out practical and concise instructions culled from the intricate web of Talmudic deliberation and rabbinic commentaries that come along with it.

The beginnings of shtetl life go back hundreds of years, to before the 17th century.

The year: 1798. The person: a leading figure in the newly-established Chassidic movement. The crime: supporting Jewish settlement in the land of Israel

While nearly no Jews still speak it or a modern version of it, Aramaic is an important part of Jewish literary and liturgical tradition.

When languages die, whole cultures die with them, and communities lose their identity. Jewish languages are no different.

Apart from a small group of enthusiasts and academics, the Jewish world has taken little notice of Ladino's demise. What is Ladino? Where is it from? Why is it important? And why is it ignored by the Jewish world?

Short history of Yeshivah Tomchei Temimim.

One of the most moving narratives to emerge from our history of martyrdom is the account of the Ten Martyrs—the heart-rending narrative describing in graphic detail the deaths of 10 Mishnaic-era Torah luminaries who were slaughtered on the altar of senseless hatred.

Despite the lack of hard evidence supporting his guilt, he was stripped of his military rank, sentenced to deportation, and caused to suffer tremendously—just because he was Jewish.

Our forebears were prophets. Later, prophets and prophetesses guided us, chided us and comforted us.

Let’s explore the Jewish court system, from the ancient Sanhedrin to modern-day rabbinical courts.

Our forebears were prophets. Later, prophets and prophetesses guided us, chided us and comforted us.

The Levites, descendants of Jacob’s son Levi, were selected to serve G‑d in the Holy Temple.

Answer these 9 questions and see how much you know about great rabbis who shaped Jewish history

A sample of local peasant culture can be found in certain phrases, often punchlines of poignant tales told by the Rebbes and chassidim, which have become part of everyday parlance.

Russian, Belarussian, and Ukrainian peasants were a source for beloved songs, sometimes with Hebrew or Yiddish added.

There is a historical connection between the Chabad movement and the Sephardic world.

Washington wrote to Robert Morris saying he would need $20,000 to finance the campaign. Morris responded that there was simply no money or even credit left. Washington simply wrote, “Send for Haym Salomon.”

Six songs that bring the fire and fervor of Chassidism into the English language.

The Midrash tells us that there are 10 songs of praise (shirot) in the history of our people, culminating with the song of the Final Redemption.