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JEWISH HISTORY  

The story of Jewish immigrants in America is an archetype of the American Dream: Jews rose from poor garment-factory workers to moguls of industry and publishing, German-accented and uneducated to intellectual and impeccably educated.

This article examines the history behind and debate over the origins of Jewish sacred music. It also examines modern attitudes towards musical "borrowing" from four major movements of Judaism: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and Hasidic (ultra-Orthodox).

Chicken fat, corned beef, and potato pancakes. Let's face it: you won't lose weight on typical Jewish food. But find out the best way to lose those pounds after you've indulged.

After coming under the rule of Alexander the Great's successors in 323 BCE, Palestine was infiltrated with all the paraphernalia of "enlightened" Greek culture. Yet as appealing as an inter-cultural synthesis is, Greek insults to Jewish religion doomed their imperial rule.

"Bridge of Light" discusses the ways that Yiddish movies reflect Jewish history in the early 20th century.

the roles of Einstein, Franz Kafka, Freud and others played in Modern Jewish history

This book contains 70 recipes, written by women suffering and starving in a Jewish concentration camp. It is an important part of Jewish history.

An introduction to the holy texts of the Jewish faith.

The Sidewise awards are given annually by an organization of alternate history enthusiasts. Michael Chabon wins their 2007 long-form award for his novel The Yiddish Policemen's Union.

The Jewish community in Gold Rush San Francisco was shaped by the chaotic and changing conditions of the growing city. A short history of how the earliest Jewish settlers in San Francisco grew from a handful of young risk-takers into an organized community.

When considering a weekend travel getaway, consider traveling to New York City and experience the life and tastes of Jewish culture.

I'll never know for sure, but I'd say that if ever there was a city haunted by memories - Berlin is it. That was never more evident then when my family and I visited the Jewish Museum Berlin.

This article describes the practices, beliefs, and history of Judaism. It discusses the sacred texts and holidays of this religion as well.

This is a little about the history behind the number seven being considered to be lucky.

Chronicles the rise and fall of the great Temple.

A review of the Judaism religion.

Museum housed in lovely Mansion

New York City is a place of many activities and possibilities. Yet kids still get bored. Here are three opportunities to cure the boredom, and to teach them about Judaism.

Want to visit a corner of Europe that's beautiful yet different? Check out Poland for some stunning places and some architecture that will amaze you. Warsaw is the best place to start when you're traveling the country.

Jewish religious and cultural history has evolved in the last fifty years to include a susprising number of pop media icons and business personalities.

This is the second article I wrote with Sandra Brandenburg about women in history. It was first published in the Canadian magazine HERIZONS.

Brief history of Buddhism, Hindusim, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'l, Jainism, and Sikhism. Their beliefs and rites of passage. Article concludes with my personal religious beliefs about Christianity.

Most Jewish couples have a big party after the engagement is announced. This engagement party historically takes place after the signing and reading of the Te'naim.

The Museum of Babylonian Jewry just outside Tel Aviv provides a fascinating and timely insight into this unique Jewish community.

Warfare is among the least understood subjects in human history - even though it is one of the most frequent occurrences.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

Having attended Queens College for awhile now, both as an undergrad and now as a grad student, I've come to know a lot about the college and its annual salute to Black History Month.

The Holocaust is being omitted from history lessons in order to avoid offending students.

Soups are a large part of Russian cuisine. Jewish cuisine and Russian cuisine is similar.

Ancient Jewish spirituality incorporates shamanic aspects that are practically unknown today. Calling out a name is a very powerful act that can actually call up the very essence of a being.

The history of candles goes back thousands of years. They were used to light the way of our ancestors, they were used in rituals, exorcisms and to even find treasures.

An overview of historic women in the biblical era and in the history of Christianity, as well as issues and historic backgrounds.

Every day is flush with history. August 30th is certainly no exception.

American History X, a movie about racism and prejudice in society, deserves to be in the Top 100 List of the American Film Institute.

Author W.D. Davies argues that Paul's rejection of the Law for Jesus Christ is rooted in Palestinian Jewish literature; however this argument is criticized by E.P. Sanders who claims that Paul's theology stems only from Paul's new-born revelation.

Every day is flush with history. July 25th is certainly no exception.

The Byzantine Empire, a Hellenized offshoot of the Roman Empire, lasted for one thousand years while Western Europe struggled to recover from the Dark Ages. Here are the most important moments of Byzantine history.

Every day is flush with history. July 21st is certainly no exception.

Alcohol has a long history. It has been used in religious ceremonies, as a medicine, and socially for thousands of years.

South Africa's Constitutional Court upheld sanctions against anti-Jewish broadcasting when it dismissed an application by a Muslim station to change parts of law.

Every day is flush with history. July 23rd is certainly no exception.

Every day is flush with history. July 24th is certainly no exception.

Every day is flush with history. August 10th is certainly no exception.

The Sunflower is a book about a young Jewish man's experience in the concentration camps. Simon Wiesenthal was a brilliant young Jewish man.

A look at the Jewish faith and religion, the holy days, holidays, celebrations, and customs

Every day is flush with history. August 22nd is certainly no exception.

Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck and his tight reign of the German government paved the way for dictators such as Hitler to come to power and change German history forever.

Yankees' scout Bill Emslie had been sent to watch Pittsburgh Pirates' left handed relief pitcher John Grabow, which is not surprising since the Yankees have been seeking a reliable lefty specialist since the departure of Australian Graeme Lloyd almost a decade ago.

A research paper examining the Israeli perspective on the rise of the conflict, influenced by Zionism, history and ethnicity.

Why do we have a Jewish Lobby?

Many of AC's readers know me for writing articles on Christianity. I have mentioned in a piece or two that I'm a "Jewish believer in Jesus" as the Messiah (some say "Messianic Jew"). That's a whole other story. (For info, message me!)

The Black and Jewish relationship in America has dissipated over time. This engaging, thought-provoking article attacks issues that most don't want to talk about and ultimately seeks to revive that powerful relationship.

Looking for history report ideas? The Bible is an excellent source of scholary inspiration. In this article the author lists ten Bible passages that you can use as starting points for historical research.

Historical events continue to illustrate how governing bodies run their nations.

In this article I give a brief overview of the history of the temple of the Jerusalem by presenting a series of Bible verses. I finish the article by presenting some speculation about the temple's future. I found this material useful when teaching my Bible study on Acts.

Examines the motivations behind Truman's recognition of Israel that go beyond his religious background and his desire to court the Jewish vote. Original research done at the University of California at Santa Barbara, 2007-2008.

Historical failure in the AA community

Every day is flush with history. July 8th is certainly no exception.

The Jewish composer has always faced a difficult situation in the predominantly Christian/Catholic musical world. Yet their rich musical history has allowed many composers to shape classical music--especially opera--as it's known today.

January 27 marked the memorial of the Jewish Holocaust in WWII. Increase student awareness of and sensitivity to the concentration camps, Final Solution and the Jewish experience.

This article gives facts about St. Patricks Day history and statistics. Also included are food and drink recipes, both traditional and non-traditional and Irish toasts.

A short discussion of how one Jewish woman kept her belief in God alive during the tragedies of the Holocaust

In 1665 a charismatic Messiah-claimant surfaced in Europe. While the Jewish world awaited proof, Shabbetai Zevi prepared to gather the lost tribes of Israel and marry Moses' resurrected 13-year-old daughter.

Here are review and lesson connections from literature-based films for WWII history unit.

This is a report about what Russian Jewish immigrants lived like in the early part of the 20th century.

There is evidence that Hitler feared he had Jewish ancestry, and to assure his fellow Nazi Party members he showed an extreme hatred for Jews so no one doubted his ancestry.

The history of the development of the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

December 24, 1865 in Pulaski, TN is the documented beginning of a society of vigilantes who believed in frontier justice, no courts and no law. This what I learned of their history because it is apart of my history.....

Under Lenin and Stalin, it was commonly believed in both eastern Europe and the Western world that Jews were at the wheel of the revolution. This persistent anti-Semitism ultimately dismantled Russian Jewish culture.

This essay describes the takeover of power in Palestine by the Roman legions of Pompey the Great in 64 B.C. and the beginnings of Roman rule in the area, as well as the factors contributing to the Jewish uprising in 66 C.E.

While the Kindertransport of 1938 - 1939, saved Ten Thousand Jewish Children, it was the catalyst that took them away from their Jewish identities and forced them to adjust to a new country, language and culture.

Córdoba is fantastic, a lesson about Moorish Spain. With loads of museums, archeological sights, and the largest mosque in Europe (now a Catholic cathedral), Cordoba allows you to live history like few other citiies.

This article provides a general overview of tarot reading as well as a brief history of the cards. The use of tarot for personal guidance and self-empowerment is discussed, and the Celtic Cross method is introduced and explained in detail.

Considering it is women's history month, this article is about the ground-breaking feminist activist, Betty Friedan, and her ties to Peoria, Illinois. It mostly concerns her early years.

Where does sauerkraut originate from?
How do you make it?
Is sauerkraut good for you?

Every day is flush with history. June 24th is certainly no exception.

how FDR's open mind helped Jewish immigrants around the nation.

Jewish immigration policies into the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century

A short history of New Year celebrations from ancient Rome to the Japanese to events in South America.

The Ghetto of Rome has an interesting history behind it. Jews were confined to the Ghetto for over 300 years, starting in 1555. Thousands of Jews were crammed into a few blocks, causing highly unsanitary conditions

peace talks in Middle East history

This would be an excellent source for a history class that covers immigration to the U.S. in the 19th century.

Three Jewish rabbis stressed their urging of equality for and embrace of gays and lesbians in a previous panel discussion at Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs, Calif., titled "Varying Jewish Views Toward Homosexuality."

(The connection between Jewish scholars and literary persons and
the role they played in the history of the game of CHESS.)

Although named after British astronomer Edmund Halley, who was the first to realize its returning nature, Halley's comet has been a fixture in world history for thousands of years.

Sir Ridley Scott's latest movie butchers the facts of medieval history to make a spurious point about modern politics.

Though rather secluded, the Wei�ensee district of Berlin offers a fascinating insight into Berlin's long history: Europe's largest Jewish cemetery.

The Catacombs of Rome served primarily for burials and commemorative services for the dead, both Jewish and Christian. To the contrary, there is no evidence to support the romantic notion that Christians or even Jews worshipped in the catacombs.

An explaination and insight into the history behind Passover as well as a look at how the holiday is celebrated today.

Passover is the Jewish celebration of freedom. It commemorates the Exodus story of the Jews' escaping slavery in Egypt to find their Promised Land. It is a celebration steeped in symbolism and ritual.

Property development in northwest Budapest's Óbuda - trans. "Ancient Buda" - has a long and colorful history. Now the latest wave of development has seen the completion of shopping plazas, several major office buildings and an industrial park.

How Jewish law reflects on teh history of cloning

Purdue's Jewish studies program organizes lecture series every semester, which is free and open to public. Issues presented in the series range from "King Hussein and Israel" to "Living on Writer's Block: Henry Roth and American Literature".

This essay discusses ancient Hebrew history from 921 B.C. to about 600 B.C., a time during which the Hebrew kingdom split into two halves and the Northern half was obliterated by the Assyrians. During this time, a new series of spiritual leaders, the Prophets, arose.