How menschy is the Mensch on a Bench?
Moshe the Mensch is ready for his selfie, but are we ready for another Hanukkah mascot?
What can American Sign language teach us about the Shema?
How do the words "Hear, O Israel" resonate for the deaf?
Comparing Prayers
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What are Sephardic Rosh Hashana customs?
Dates and black-eyed peas are among the symbolic foods Sephardic Jews eat for the New Year. Find out more about special Sephardic traditions for Rosh Hashana.
Saying Shana Tova with a Yiddish Postcard
How did Jews say "Happy New Year" in the early 20th century? Check out this Yiddish postcard for Rosh Hashana!
Why Do Jews Have Confirmation?
Archival material sheds light on the origins of a new Jewish lifecycle event.
What Can Angels Teach Us About Judaism?
Ahuvia specializes in ancient Judaism and says, "My goal is to help students find their own voice."
Finding Golems and Traces of Jewish Life in Prague
Sarah Zdancewicz won a Jewish Studies travel grant to explore European Jewish culture last summer.