Articles related to "Jewish History"

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.

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

Jacob Neusner explains the history of Judaism from the first covenant to modern times, separating it into periods that can be more easily understood.

The fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of Solomon's Temple in 70 C.E. marked the formal end of the five-year war between the Jews and Romans.

For serious researchers of Biblical history, early Jewish history and life in Roman Judea, between 200 BCE and 75 CE, the works of Flavius Josephus are an essential tool.

Norman Solomon's Judaism: A Very Short Introduction is an intelligent and interesting introduction to Jewish history, Jewish culture and Judaism in general.

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

The unending Arab Israeli rivalry since 1948 has made it appear that the Jews and Arabs are eternal enemies. In fact, Arabs had welcomed the Diaspora Jews to Palestine.

Though a people without a nation for millennia, the Jews produced powerful rulers at some points of history in the countries where they lived in exile.

The Jews, though victims of social bigotry, rose to be powerful rulers in some countries in modern times as well as in the ancient times.

Tucked away in Lebanon's beautiful, yet troubled, Bekaa Valley is Baalbeck, site of some of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture.

There is something to appeal to everybody in a long list of festivals, parades and other celebrations in Germany's capital city.

The Daily Bible helps you to read the Bible in one year. Read this powerful story of man's relationship to God and learn about cultural heritage at the same time.

The most outspoken advocates of a right to return to pre-1948 homes in the Holy Land do not recognize the right of others to return to their pre-70 home.

Following the star the Star of Bethlehem was dangerous and a risky journey for the Magi. They had to travel through enemy territory to witness the infant Jesus in Judea.

In 14th-century plague-struck Europe, Jewish communities hid their most treasured possessions and fled. Two such treasure troves are explored in this exhibition catalogue

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.

Renaissance and Industrial Revolution urbanized the Europeans and quickened their advance, while the marginalized Jews lagged behind and became objects of discrimination.

Historically the Jewish people are the descendants of Jacob, also called Israel, a grandson of Abraham. They have a long saga of unparalleled tenacity and survival.

The Jews in Iran have lived under discrimination especially after the Islamization of the country in the seventh century AD, despite their ancient roots there.

The tone of the Laws of Moses as found in the dictum 'an eye for an eye' was aimed at ensuring justice and fairness to the offender and the hurt in an equal measure.

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.

Chanakuh is holiday that is celebrated all around the world this time of year. But do you know the story as to why it is so important?

The BBC has recently reported that Iran has threatened to stop cultural co-operation with the British Museum if the Babylonian Cyrus Cylinder is not returned on loan.

Often called the artistic and spiritual center of Spain, Toledo's walled city provides tourists with over 2000 years of a medieval history, just a short trip from Madrid

The ancient city of Megiddo, now a World Heritage Site, is one of the most remarkable tells (hills) in the Levant and scene of the first ever recorded battle in history.

The dream of living as a free people in their ancestral homeland remained a cherished wish and unfulfilled longing for centuries in the heart of every Jewish family.

What's better than cheap? Free! Here are five more things to add to your sightseeing list in Miami, Florida that won't cost a thing.

Founded by Ben Ammi in the 1960s, The African Hebrew Israelite movement is a rejection of American culture and materialism.

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.

A quick history of Cyrus the Great, a man of mysterious background who conquered many Near Eastern kingdoms to form the Persian Empire, sent the Jews home from captivity

Liev Schreiber directs the story of an American Jew on a journey to understand how his grandfather escaped the Holocaust.

The Jordanian city of Umm Qays formally known as Gadara, one of the Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis, is today a place for quiet contemplation and exploration.

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

Concerns about Mideast security, a lengthy trip, and lack of information deter many potential travelers to Israel. It's time to rethink the pluses and minuses.

From 1948 until June 1967, Jerusalem had been a divided city with West Jerusalem part of the Israeli sector and East Jerusalem part of the Jordanian side.

Many objects in Jewish weddings have changed shapes and meanings, including the ring, the shattering of the wine glasses, the phrase "mazol tav," and the chuppah.

The story of Judah Maccabee is one that begins with the Judean revolt. Hanukkah is but a minor Jewish holiday, but its origins are still inspiring today.

Moses Maimonides was a 12th Century rabbi, physician and philosopher. Usually referred to as the Rambam, he is regarded by many as the greatest Jewish philosopher.

From the 3rd century BCE until the 2nd century CE great camel caravans made the trip from the southern shores of the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean port of Gaza.

The Old Testament book of Nehemiah tells of the rebuilding of the walls and gates of Jerusalem following the Babylonian destruction of the city in 587-586 BCE.

The Jews (Israelites) are among the most ancient races with a well-recorded history and a number of festivals celebrated since thousands of years. Purim is one of them.

Riga, the lively capital of Latvia is just two and a half hours from London. The city looks set to join the growing list of Europe's most popular tourist destinations.

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

The 16th century Damascus Gate, one of a number of entry points allowing passageway through Jerusalem's ancient walls, is the largest and most ornate of the Old City gate

At some point, between 2000 and 1800 BCE a man named Abram left his home in the city of Ur and headed north in search of a better life.

The Decapolis was a confederation of ten contiguous cities, with the exception of Damascus, on what was then the edge of the Roman Empire in north eastern Palestine.

For many Jews, the three-sided sukkah and the traditions they celebrate during the Festival of Booths symbolize their link with their ancestors' pursuit for a homeland.

As the Middle East waits anxiously for a new Israeli government to be formed, a number of political statements have been made about the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.

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.