The Artistry of the Etrog Box
The design of the etrog box has proved to be inspirational for many Judaica artists, sparking their originality and craftsmanship.
Who is Buried in the Vilna Gaon’s Tomb?
The commemoration of the 200th yahrzeit of the Vilna Gaon (19 Tishrei, 1797-1997) last year saw the transformation of the Gaon from unrivaled Torah scholar and pietist to Lithuanian national hero. Amid much fanfare, the commemorative activities ranged from the issuing of a Lithuanian first-day cover with the Gaon’s portrait to the erection of a […]
Jews of Arab Countries: The Loss of Ancestral Inheritance
Jews have lived in what are now Arab countries for more than three thousand years, long before the Arab conquests that began in the seventh century. In 1948, there were more than 870,000 Jews living in the Middle East and North Africa. By 1958, ninety-seven percent of all Jews in Arab countries had emigrated due […]
Holding Jewish History in Your Hand
A unique collection brings 2,000 years of Jewish life alive