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how should we see ourselves?
THE ANTISEMITE'S GAZE Antisemitism is a bigotry that is over 2000 years old. It is colloquially known as "the world's oldest hatred." As Jews, we have survived layer upon...
how should we see ourselves?
THE ANTISEMITE'S GAZE Antisemitism is a bigotry that is over 2000 years old. It is colloquially known as "the world's oldest hatred." As Jews, we have survived layer upon...
open/closed religions
I want to talk about this comment because it's blatantly wrong. Not everything is for everyone, and that is okay. UNIVERSALIZING (OPEN) RELIGIONS Universalizing religions are religions that...
open/closed religions
I want to talk about this comment because it's blatantly wrong. Not everything is for everyone, and that is okay. UNIVERSALIZING (OPEN) RELIGIONS Universalizing religions are religions that...
a continuous 3000-year presence
ETHNOGENESIS The term “ethnogenesis” refers to the foundation and development of an ethnic group. For the Jewish people — and more broadly, our ancestors, the ancient Israelites — our...
a continuous 3000-year presence
ETHNOGENESIS The term “ethnogenesis” refers to the foundation and development of an ethnic group. For the Jewish people — and more broadly, our ancestors, the ancient Israelites — our...
Hanukkah is Indigenous resistance
WHAT IS HANUKKAH Hanukkah, also known as the “festival of lights,” is a minor Jewish holiday celebrating the victorious Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Greek Empire occupying the Land...
Hanukkah is Indigenous resistance
WHAT IS HANUKKAH Hanukkah, also known as the “festival of lights,” is a minor Jewish holiday celebrating the victorious Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Greek Empire occupying the Land...
who is a Hebrew, Israelite, Samaritan, Jew, Kar...
HEBREWS According to the Tanakh (“Hebrew Bible”), the Twelve Tribes of Israel were named after Jacob’s sons and grandsons. The tribes were as follows: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar,...
who is a Hebrew, Israelite, Samaritan, Jew, Kar...
HEBREWS According to the Tanakh (“Hebrew Bible”), the Twelve Tribes of Israel were named after Jacob’s sons and grandsons. The tribes were as follows: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar,...
Judaism and vampires
EARLY VAMPIRES Believe it or not, Jews were among the first cultures in history to talk about vampires. In fact, some of the earliest texts that deal with vampires...
Judaism and vampires
EARLY VAMPIRES Believe it or not, Jews were among the first cultures in history to talk about vampires. In fact, some of the earliest texts that deal with vampires...