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After years of neglect, Spain's Jewish heritage is being rediscovered, and its fine medieval synagogues, well restored, can be visited once again.

JewishGen offers a wide range of databases online, enabling researchers to locate worldwide records of use to persons tracing Jewish ancestry.

The terrible final events of the first Jewish Revolt against the Romans in 70 C.E. remain a defining moment in Jewish history.

Here's how to look for a college or university campus environment that's friendly to Jewish students.

Ancestry.com recently added more Jewish records to its online collection. These are excellent resources for armchair genealogists tracing Jewish ancestry.

Tests and games often conflict with Jewish holidays. Ideally. parents can give dates to teachers, coaches in the spring, before they complete fall schedules.

From the marriage contract to the wedding canopy, the seven blessings to the lively chair dance, here are the must-have customs for an authentic Jewish wedding.

How can one find online information about religious services in Jewish communities prior to major events as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Succoth and Passover?

Bernard Madoff's crimes dismayed the Jewish community not only because of the magnitude of their impact, but because such actions attack the very ethics of Judaism.

Jonathan Deutsch and Rachel Saks explore the complex universe of American Jewish cuisine in the latest volume of the Food Cultures in America series by Greenwood Press.

Jewish baby naming traditions have a good deal of cultural importance. Here's a short history of how Jewish baby names are chosen.

Jews are often labeled as doctors, lawyers or accountants. Where did this stereotype come from and how much truth lies behind it?

This novel about a Jewish family whose characters face crisis after crisis has an underlying depth that captures stereotypes, hypocrisy and the need to be true to oneself

Jews have had some of the oddest and most complicated stereotypes pitted against them. And these prejudices fuel anti-semitism.

The Jewish Museum is a place of documentation and a gesture of reconciliation in Jewish Berlin. Demand for guided tours and educational seminars has doubled since 2001.

Jewish tourism has taken off in Europe. But what's presented to the tourist often falsifies the Jewish experience. How authentic is what we see?

There is sometimes some confusion as to who is considered to be Jewish, as there is some debate amongst the different sects.

The annual remembrance of Kristallnacht, on November 9 and 10 is the world's memorial to the start of the Jewish Holocaust, when fires raged across Germany and Austria.

A large number of Jews find their homes in rural settings in North America, away from the demands, expectations and material advantages of large metropolitan centers.

One of the side effects of Pope Urban II's call for Crusade in 1095 was an increase in violence against Jews in France and Germany.

Rosh Hashanah desserts are sweet, to celebrate the sweetness of the Jewish New Year. Jewish apple cake is a delicious example: easy to prepare and perfect for a party.

A recent Chicago Tribune article documented Kabbalah's rising popularity and controversy, and offered room for clarifying some common Kabbalah misrepresentations.

Its country location is not only scenic, but its oratory was built by the same architect who co-designed the monumental building housing the World Trade Organization.

Children learn about Jewish tradition and practice by crafting Jewish ritual objects with their own hands.

Israel Independence Day is Israel's birthday. On this day, the Jewish people both in Israel and outside of Israel, remember the people who worked hard to build its nation

When couples plan an interfaith wedding, there are bigger concerns than just the flower arrangements. Here are some issues to consider as you plan your special day.

Rosh Hashanah desserts are sweet, to celebrate the sweetness of the Jewish New Year. Jewish apple cake is a delicious example: easy to prepare and perfect for a party.

Throughout the centuries, people have taken great care to honor the dead through elaborate rituals and symbolism. Orthodox Jews of the Northeastern U.S. are no different.

Here's an introduction to the traditional rituals and ceremonies that are performed at Jewish wedding ceremonies. Mazel Tov!

Modern culture and a rising popularity of Kabblah amongst celebrities have made Kabbalah appear to be something it is not.

Levi ben Gershon, or Gersonides, was a gifted scholar, advancing our understanding of the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in the Middle Ages.

Egg noodles are mixed with sour cream, cottage cheese and crushed pineapple in this sweet kugel recipe. Serve it with brisket for Hanukkah, Yom Kippur or any time.

If you've always wondered what a Potatonik or Miltz is, wonder no more! Recipes included from the Ozarow shtetl in Poland and from Rosalie Wise Sharp.

Here's how to locate scholarships and other financial aid for Jewish college and university students.

Most Jewish weddings conclude with the groom stamping on a glass wrapped in a cloth. This unusual ritual has its roots deep in Jewish history and identity.

The Taglit Birthright Israel Program sends young people to Israel to learn more about their Jewish identity. Here's more about them, and how you can participate

Rosh Hashana, or the Jewish new year is an important day of the Jewish calender. The Jewish New Year is a holiday dedicated to reflection, prayer and penitence.

Jewish Meditation is a way to achieve peace of mind and acquire spiritual enlightenment.

Before World War II Vilnius was home to a huge Jewish population. In the ensuing years the community is fighting its way back and there is hope for the future.

The history of the Jews in Prague is intimately connected with Josefov, the Jewish Ghetto near the Old Town, as far back as the 10th century.

The history of the Jews in Prague is intimately connected with Josefov, the Jewish Ghetto near the Old Town, as far back as the 10th century.

New Tourist Routes to Explore Spain's Jewish Heritage, have been Created to Educate and Enlighten us.

Prague is one of the most remarkable cities in Europe; it is also home to one of the most disturbing cemeteries in existence.

"We must not be silent condemning anti-Semitism", German chancellor Angela Merkel declared Sunday, November 9, as Germany commemorated attacks on Jews 70 years ago.

There were attempts, both sincere and fanciful, to solve the 'Jewish Question' by setting up a Jewish homeland in unlikely places far away from the Middle East.

Passover is a very family-oriented holiday. Since traveling home is not always an option for a college student, here are a few ways to celebrate while away at college.

Top Mexican-Jewish films of this decade - My Mexican Shivah, Nora's Will, and Eight Candles - offer beautiful storytelling with witty comedy and unique perspectives.

No big business in Germany made huge profits off the backs of Jewish slave laborers. By 1944, however, these slaves were being exploited throughout Germany.

North Americans acknowledge the Thanksgiving celebration by sharing a festive meal with family and giving thanks, but is that really a Jewish tradition?

The Zionist movement called for the creation of a Jewish homeland. However, early Zionists faced many intrigung obstacles, some even from fellow Jews.