Ancient seal from seventh century BCE with Hebrew writing. Credit: Wikipedia Commons, public domain The Greek alphabet has a long and fascinating history. In fact, its origin goes right back to one of ...

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The evening of September 22, 2025 will launch the Jewish New Year of 5786, underscoring family bonding, human fallibility, and the continuous evolution of one’s character and the benefits of renewal, ...

Generative A.I. can do many things human beings can do. But that misses the point about how A.I. can truly benefit us. By Gary Marcus Francesca Albanese’s provocative allegations have made her a ...

Within the varied teachings of the Jewish mystical tradition known as Kabbalah there is a minor tradition known as Practical Kabbalah (Kabbalah Ma’asit). This branch concerns itself with the use of ...

After being lost from the pages of history for about a thousand years, a legendary gemstone may find its way back home. An anonymous owner of what may be a very important religious artifact is ready ...

Influencers are now part of Israel’s strategy, with individuals being paid to visit Israel, or even brought on brief ...

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