The intense antisemitism of Haman, Hitler and Hamas
Hatred of Jews goes far beyond stereotypical prejudice, discrimination and scapegoating. Antisemites are driven to total genocide of the Jews.
By Rabbi Shraga Simmons
Mar. 31, 2024
Hebrew scriptures: Ban on idolatry
The Israelites are absolutely forbidden from worshiping or even making graven images.
By Yehuda Appel
Jul. 30, 2023
Hebrew scriptures: Polygamy in Judaism
The rabbis of the Talmud themselves did not take multiple wives.
By My Jewish Learning
May. 21, 2023
Passover and the Spanish Inquisition
The brutal Inquisition authorities appealed to the public to observe their neighbors and be alert to any sign of Jewish practices.
By Yvette Alt Miller
Apr. 16, 2023
Are the Jewish people in danger of extinction?
Mordechai reminded Esther that God made a promise to the Jewish people that He will never allow them to become extinct.
By Gila Ross
Mar. 12, 2023
Hebrew Scriptures: January 1 “New Year” holiday, and its meaning for Jews
But according to the Jewish calendar, Rosh Hashanah ushers in the New Year. Jewish tensions around celebrating January 1 go back for generations.
By Ben Leon
Jan. 15, 2023
Hebrew scriptures: The moon: Jewish facts
The lunar month is roughly 29.5 days, so Hebrew months are either 29 or 30 days long.
By Yvette Alt Miller
Oct. 2, 2022
Flawed interbank market inflicts fresh blows
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By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 4, 2024