Jewish history

"I already knew the litany. 'Don’t go to synagogue. Don’t put your names on any lists. Don’t tell anyone you’re Jewish.'"

History Israel Declaration Independence 1948 & inside story Israels first original Declaration scroll, hidden charter scroll, & text & original recordings of David Ben-Gurion reading Declaration of Israels Independence & Hatikva

Hanukah eve, 25 Kislev 5623 – 1862. A heavy snow blister was raging outside, while the town’s Jews gathered in their homes, around the Hanukia. Scents of Museum of the Jewish People

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DNA tests have been used in Israel to verify a person’s Jewishness. This brings a bigger question: what does it mean to be genetically Jewish? And can you prove religious identity scientifically?

A Jewish family poses for a family photograph outside its home on the eve of Shavuot. The woman on the left is Ryfka, the sister of Joseph Mordechai Halter.

Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, dating back nearly 4,000 years. Followers of Judaism believe in one God who revealed himself through ancient prophets. History is essential to understanding the Jewish faith, which is embedded in tradition, law and culture.

Ethnicity and Genetic Diseases The Jewish community is at increased risk for many genetic diseases that occur more frequently in this population. Genetic diseases commonly occur in isolated communities. This is not specific to the Jewish population, as many ethnic groups have unique genetic concerns. Jews of all backgrounds should consider carrier screening because they ... Read more