Jewish history

This community has preserved its distinct cultural and religious practices despite geographical and political isolation.

History attests to a 3,000-year Jewish connection to the Land of Israel, a genuine non-imagined connection, unlike the created idea of an Arab Palestine.

Walking tours of “Jewish Livingstone” also can be arranged with a local historian and volunteer, Peter Jones.

Soloveitchik’s contributions continue to illuminate the corridors of Jewish intellectual history, leaving an indelible mark on generations of scholars and readers alike.

Shavuot’s journey from an agricultural celebration to commemorating the Giving of the Torah, and its eventual return to an agricultural focus, underscores the adaptability of Jewish tradition.

Before it was in Sassoon's possession, much of the history of the text had been lost for centuries.

Your aliyah is not only a physical, geographical transition, it is in fact joining the Jewish people’s historical and national journey toward building a strong, safe, and prosperous home.

When the Nazis took over the city a few weeks after the outbreak of World War II, in September 1939, this priceless treasure trove of Jewish knowledge fell into German hands.

Modern Talbiyeh is a blend of its historic roots and contemporary influences, attracting a diverse population.

For the first time, ultra-Orthodox high school students are thinking about what it means for parents to lose a son in battle, or for a mother to send her husband off to war.