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The History of Horseradish

Tracing the ritual use of horseradish at the seder, a botanist finds that it parallels the travels and migrations of the Jewish people. (PDF, 1981)The Israeli Jew and the Universal Jew

Two new books address the dilemma of Jewish identity in the modern era, one through the lens of history, the other through the lens of literature.Why is This Sabbath Different from All Other Sabbaths?

Some theories on why the Sabbath before Passover is referred to as "The Great Sabbath."With the Rav in New York

If study with Joseph B. Soloveitchik was an exercise in intellectual rigor, his formidable personal example offered an education in moral and intellectual honesty.The Grape for Millions

Cheap, abundant, and local, the Concord grape proved useful to Jewish immigrants in America seeking an alternative to raisin wine.Who, Us?

In full control of Gaza since 2007, Hamas has learned the art of disavowing responsibility for the attacks on Israel launched under its watch.Who Knows Four?

Bar Ilan University unveils four rare Haggadahs, from Italy, India, Germany, and London. (Video)The Folly of Modern Pacifism

"Welcome to hell," read graffiti on the road to Jenin, where a half-Jewish, half-Palestinian peace activist tried to build a utopia of tolerance. The result?God’s Mountain

Followers of the Bahai faith, persecuted in Iran but welcomed in Israel, have unveiled a $6-million renovation of their best-known shrine.Was the Last Supper a Seder?

Repeated by many and rarely doubted, a claim about Jesus' last meal may well be incorrect.