Dr. Henry Abramson, in his enlightening reflections on the Jewish history in medieval Europe, invites us to explore a chapter often overshadowed by the grandeur of the Palais de Papes - the Synagogue of Avignon. While the Pope's Palace looms large, so does the...

Duarte De Paz, the unsung hero of Portuguese history, emerges from the shadows of the past, his life a testament to resilience, courage, and a touch of intrigue. Born in the aftermath of the forced conversions of 1496-97, De Paz, of crypto-Jewish origins, embarked on...

The tale of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel is a captivating chapter in Jewish history, steeped in biblical accounts and Assyrian records. In the late 8th century, three significant deportations, under Tiglath-Pileser III, Shalmaneser V, and Sennacherib, reshaped the...

  In the vast tapestry of Jewish intellectual history, few figures shine as brightly as Moses Maimonides. Born in 1135 in Spain during a time of Almohad persecution, Maimonides' life was marked by a constant search for knowledge, resilience in the face of...

In the heart of medieval Carpentras, within the sacred walls of the synagogue, Dr. Henry Abramson invites us to reflect on the shared values that bound the Jewish community together across time and space. As we stand in this hallowed space, Dr. Abramson encourages us...

As we delve into the month of Kislev, a time when Jewish communities globally prepare for the celebration of Hanukkah, a question surfaces — what did the menorah in the ancient Temple truly look like? The menorah holds profound symbolism in Jewish culture, evolving...