Who Are Ashkenazi Jews?

Who Are Mizrahi Jews?

The Mizrahi, or Eastern, Jewish community is the most ancient Jewish diaspora community, with roots dating back to Biblical times. Today they make up about half of Israel’s Jewish population.

Who Are the Ethiopian Jews?

A look at the history, traditions, and heroic airlift to Israel of the ancient Jewish community of Beta Israel.

Scotland’s Jewish Community

Scotland is known for bagpipes, kilts, and the Loch Ness Monster, but it’s also home to a thriving Jewish community and Jewish visitors from around the world.

Uman: What You Need to Know about the City of Souls

What is the history behind this magnetic Ukrainian city that draws tens of thousands of Jews every year?

Jews In Morocco: 10 Fascinating Facts About Moroccan Jewish History

With Israel and Morocco having full diplomatic ties, take a look at some of Morocco’s epic Jewish history.

The Jews of Iran: 10 Amazing Facts

Just in time for Purim!

The History of the Jews of Turkey

A comprehensive overview covering 2000 years of history.

The Jews of Johannesburg: South Africa’s Thriving Jewish Community

South Africa is home to over 50,000 Jews - mostly in Johannesburg and Capetown - making it the 12th largest Jewish community in the world.

The Jews of Oz: A History of the Australian Jewish Community

How did Jews get to Australia?

 

5 Surprising Differences Between Ashkenazi & Sephardic Jews

Although there are many differences between these groups such as the languages they speak, the foods they eat, or even the Jewish customs and traditions they keep, they all share the core connection of Judaism and are a part of one peoplehood.

The Jews of Iraq

Explore one of the oldest and most significant diaspora Jewish communities of all time.

The Jews of Djerba: 9 Facts about This Ancient Jewish Community

One of the oldest Jewish communities in the world exists in a Muslim-dominated region.

Brazil: The Oldest Jewish Community in the Americas

The fascinating story of the Jews of Brazil.

A Journey through Jewish Sicily

A travel diary by Israel's ambassador to Italy.

History of the Jews of Yemen

An ancient Jewish community that survived all odds and came home.

The Jews of Cuba

Jews have been in Cuba since the era of Columbus. Today there are fewer than 1,500 Jews and they continue to maintain the culture and traditions of Judaism.

Yemen’s Last Jews

Between forced conversion and emigration, the Jews of Yemen have all but disappeared from the region.

The Jews of India: A Tale of Three Cities

Jews have been in India for over 2,000 years.

In the Heights: 6 Jewish Facts about Washington Heights

Little known facts about the setting for the new movie musical.

Iceland and the Jews: 9 Little Known Facts

Exploring the surprising Jewish connections to Iceland.

Jews of Myanmar: 10 Facts

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has a fascinating Jewish history.

The Truth about Jews and Kazakhstan

Don't believe Borat about Kazakhstan's hatred of Jews. The reality is rather different.

The Last Jews of Yemen

The rescue of Yemenite Jews will bring an end to 3,000 years of Jewish life in the country.

Jews and Belarus: 7 Facts

Jews have long played a pivotal role in Belarus.

United Arab Emirates, Jews and Israel: 7 Facts

UAE and Israel reach a historic accord to normalize ties between the two nations.

Jews of Kurdistan: 10 Facts

Jews lived in thriving Kurdish communities for thousands of years.

Three Must-See Jewish Sites on a Mediterranean Voyage

My cruise back into Jewish history.

Baltimore: 6 Jewish Facts

Baltimore is home to one of the country’s most vibrant Jewish communities.

Hong Kong and the Jews: 6 Facts

Hong Kong’s vibrant Jewish community mirrors the growth of the city.

The Golan Heights: 5 Facts

A short guide to the history and strategic value of the Golan Heights.

Bagels on the Bayou: A Visit to New Orleans

New Orleans is home to a unique and surprisingly vibrant Jewish community.

Shuls of New York City

My journey back to Judaism lead me to helping Holocaust survivors and creating a book of 613 photos of shuls in the five boroughs.

Jewish Morocco Revisited

Morocco’s modern-day monarchy has incredible admiration for its historic Jewish community which dates back to the first century.

Jews and Zimbabwe: 7 Little-Known Facts

Unknown to many, Zimbabwe is home to a small Jewish community.

Jews and Puerto Rico: 7 Facts

And what you can do to help.

7 Facts about Jewish Life in Russia Today

Some of them might surprise you.

5 Remote Jewish Communities

A majority of Jews live in Israel but millions of Jews remain scattered across the globe. Here are five little-known Jewish communities.

Jews and France: 11 Interesting Facts

As France heads to the polls, here are some fascinating points about Jews and France through the ages.

9 Facts about Jews and Egypt

Jews’ turbulent relationship with Egypt over thousands of years.

Jews and Syria: 11 Fascinating Facts

Syria's once vibrant Jewish community goes back thousands of years.

Jews and Japan: 7 Interesting Facts

Seven fascinating facts about Jewish links with the Land of the Rising Sun.

Britain and the Jews

As England goes to the polls for a historic referendum, here are some little-known facts about Jews in the United Kingdom.

6 Things to Know about Jewish Cleveland, including LeBron James

No, LeBron isn’t Jewish but he does embody many Jewish traits.

Jews of Jamaica

Eight little-known facts.

The Jews of Italy

8 little-known facts about the unique community of Italian Jews.

5 Fascinating Facts about Jews in India

Little-known facts about this ancient Jewish community.

Scattered Among the Nations

A selection of photos from isolated Jewish communities from around the globe.

 

Jews of Morocco

From the arid highlands to the royal cities, Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, and Marakech, Moroccan Jews cling to their culture and identity in a friendly Arab country.

Jewish-Chinese Connections

Fascinating facts about Jews and China.

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