For some Sephardic Jews today, holidays provide a rare opportunity to hear the now-endangered Judeo-Spanish language.
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The Passover Seder commemorates the escape from slavery in Egypt. But then came the 40-year wandering in the desert – a story that resonates with much of Jewish history.
A scholar highlights some of the most interesting versions of the Passover text and how they’ve met communities’ changing needs around the world.
The Passover Seder has tradition and remembrance at its core, but has also evolved throughout the centuries in Jewish communities around the world.
Easter and Passover begin on the same weekend this year. This is an opportunity to revisit misconceptions about Jesus’s ministry and to address anti-Jewish uses of Christian scripture.
A collaboration between advertiser Joseph Jacobs and the famous coffee company produced the classic U.S. haggadah. The book sets out the ceremony for the Seder meal.
As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate the High Holy Days, a scholar of the Bible explains their history and why they might offer consolation in times of uncertainty.
The Lag BaOmer pilgrimage, in which 45 people died recently, takes place each year to what is believed to be the gravesite of the second-century Talmudic sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Our research tried to identify patterns linking antisemitic incidents to particular dates, local trends or global events. The aim was to be better prepared to counter them.
As Jewish families gather this Passover, many might find solace in the history of the celebrations and how it offers hope for the future.
Other faiths have managed to give up their celebrations and pilgrimages. Surely we can put up with a low-key Christmas?
In medieval Europe Passover was a touchpoint for violence and libel against Jews.
Easter is actually a mish-mash of different traditions celebrating the coming of spring.
A scholar explains the rich historical roots of Easter and how it has evolved over the centuries.
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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Associate Professor of Spanish and Linguistics, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Emanuel Ringelblum Professor in Jewish History, University of California, Davis