Jewish History

An interesting and somehow puzzling element of the Book of Esther is the frequent references to drinking parties, specifically during Purim. One of the central customs of Purim is the drinking of alcohol, often to excess. In fact, the Talmud famously states that on...

  The Book of Esther is one of the most intriguing and captivating books of the Old Testament. It tells the story of how a young Jewish girl named Esther becomes the queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from destruction. However, what many people...

One of the most important Jewish holidays in the Jewish calendar that carries historical significance is Purim. The discovery of a synagogue buried since 256 AD in the 20th century is a fascinating example of Purim's impact. The excavation of this synagogue provided a...

  Purim is a favorite holiday for many Jews. But I think one of the communities in Jewish history that had the closest relationship with this particular holiday were the so-called crypto Jews, sometimes known as the Muranos, although that term has fallen out of...

In this article, we will talk about a quick overview of a period in history that majorly influenced the development of Jewish faith, thought, and background, The Babylonian Exile. Though it only lasted for a brief period of time, specifically only less than a century,...

Today we will unearth the origins of Indian Jewry and the four types of Jewish communities that inhabit India. The Jews of India can be traced way back to the Ancient period and there are four populations namely; the Cochin Jews in the Malabar Coast, Bnei Israel near...