In a recent article, Ethan Schwartz critiques Edward Feld's book, "The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Torah."

In observance of Asarah b'Tevet, a minor fast day, Jews commemorate the beginning of the Babylonian siege on Jerusalem and the subsequent destruction of the First Temple.

The text presents a quiz with questions related to Jewish history and Israel.

The author reflects on the significance of Tisha B'Av, a fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

The 10th of Tevet commemorates the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar, leading to the eventual destruction of the First Temple and the Babylonian exile.

Tisha B'Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, marks a time of mourning for Jewish tragedies such as the destruction of the First and Second Temples.