The evolution of Hell was complex—from Hebrew Sheol’s shadowy stillness to Dante’s fiery abyss, which shaped Western views of ...

The world has never hated Jews more than when they are no longer willing to play the role of the victim. Zionism broke the ...

In fact, it was one that didn’t yet exist in that form: “diaspora,” from dia-, meaning over or through, and -sperein, meaning to scatter like seeds (the modern word “spore” is also ...

What makes Levi’s work so enduring is not only his grasp of the Hebrew but his sensitivity to the te’amim – the flavor and nuance – of the prayers. This wasn’t a robotic translation.

Her second book, The Genealogical Science, takes the erasure further—not just denying history, but denying Jewish peoplehood.

David Calderon Zonana's 'Pocket Abuelitas' zines honor the legacy of Mexican Jewish matriarchs, starting with his own grandmother.

Our poetry editor recommends collections that revel in nature, family life, hard work and language. By Gregory Cowles If we’re being honest here, a true starter pack of modern American poetry ...

Halperin praised the song as hopeful and “very, very appropriate” for such a difficult time, and shared kind words about the ...

A new study has uncovered hidden social patterns in ancient Hebrew kingdoms by analyzing personal names from archaeological ...

According to Koller, it’s no surprise that Jews never made the cut before. Henry VIII, who founded the Church of England along with the professorship, intended it for Anglican churchmen to teach ...