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15 Facts About the Jews of Poland
For centuries, Poland was home to the largest and most vibrant Jewish community in the world. The country overflowed with Jewish life, in large cities like Warsaw, Krakow, and Lublin, and in the hundreds of shtetls that dotted the landscape.
By Yehuda Altein
Take the Afternoon Prayer Quiz
What do you know about the shortest daily prayer?
By Menachem Posner
Would Judaism Condone Smashing Ancient Figurines?
The Torah tells the people of Israel to destroy idols. How about museum pieces that have historical significance?
By Yehuda Shurpin
Kosher Meditation: A Jewish Path to Peace of Mind
While many Jewish leaders banned meditation outright, the Rebbe recognized something deeper: beneath the spiritual trappings, these techniques offered genuine value for mental health and stress relief.
By Aryeh Siegel
Is Hymie a Jewish Name?
Where did the name come from?
By Miriam Szokovski
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