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Tag: Cairo Genizah

0 Jewish Law History

Why Jews bury books like they bury the dead

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward · 29 Jun

Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores the Jewish tradition of burying sacred texts, such as prayer books and Torah scrolls, when they become unusable.

0 Education Jewish Law

For the first time since Henry VIII created the role, a Jew will helm Hebrew studies at Cambridge

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 May

Aaron Koller will make history as the first Jewish scholar to assume the Regius Professor of Hebrew role at the University of Cambridge, a position that has been traditionally filled by Anglican churchmen since its establishment by Henry VIII in 1540.

0 Communities History

A historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s few remaining Jews and their government

David I. Klein in JTA · 21 Dec 2023

The historic Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, which recently underwent renovation, has created tension between Egypt's small Jewish community and the government.

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Did All Jews Pray the Same in Ancient Times?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 30 Jul 2023

This essay explores the variations in prayer traditions among Jews in ancient times.

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A new exhibit shows how Jewish marriage evolved - from 12th-century Egypt to modern-day America

PJGrisar in Forward · 16 Jun 2022

The Jewish Theological Seminary in Morningside Heights is hosting an exhibition titled "To Build a New Home: Celebrating the Jewish Wedding," showcasing various artifacts related to Jewish marriage throughout history.

0 History Science

Hidden Treasures of Cairo Genizah

Forward · 10 Nov 2011

Computer scientists at Tel Aviv University are utilizing artificial intelligence to reconstruct over 1,000 documents from the vast Cairo Genizah collection, which contains 350,000 fragments illuminating 1,000 years of Jewish history and culture.