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Tag: Middle Ages

0 History Antisemitism

A Brief History of Jew-Haters

Masha Kleiner in Future of Jewish · 1 Aug

The text provides a historical overview of the evolution of antisemitism from Biblical times to the 19th century, highlighting key examples of prejudice and violence against Jews.

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A List of Communities in Ashkenaz Obliterated by Violence During the Black Death

Abraham David in Tablet · 27 Jul 2023

During the Black Death in the 14th century, the Jewish population in Europe was greatly affected.

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The Bible’s Women in Medieval Ashkenaz

Eve Krakowski in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Jul 2022

Elisheva Baumgarten's book "Biblical Women and Jewish Daily Life in the Middle Ages" explores the religious practices of medieval Ashkenaz, focusing on the everyday piety of both men and women.

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The History of the Passover Haggadah

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 31 Mar 2020

The Passover Haggadah, a key text in Jewish liturgy, has evolved over time to cater to various traditions and sensibilities, from orthodox to modern.

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Punishment, Progress, Or Impossibility? Three Medieval Accounts of Exile

Michael Weiner in Lehrhaus · 19 Mar 2020

Jewish life has long been marked by exile, known as the diaspora, following the destruction of the Temple and loss of sovereignty.

0 History Gender/Identity

Marriage Then . . . and Now

Faigy Grunfeld in Jewish Action · 20 Jun 2019

The text explores the misconceptions surrounding Jewish marriages in the past, challenging the notion that they were strictly utilitarian and devoid of love.

0 History Gender/Identity

Marriage Then . . . and Now

Faigy Grunfeld in Jewish Action · 20 Jun 2019

The text discusses the misconception that past Jewish marriages were primarily utilitarian, with strict gender roles.

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Making Mufleta, History’s Oldest Jewish Pastry, for the Holidays

Helene Jawhara Piñer in Tablet · 7 Sep 2018

The author delves into medieval Arabic cookbooks to uncover the oldest known recipe for mufleta, a pastry enjoyed by Moroccan Jews during Mimouna at the end of Passover.

0 Literature History

The Body in Verse

Isaac Israeli in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In a discussion of the intertwining of medicine and poetry in medieval times, various Jewish authors are highlighted for their poetic works relating to the human body and medical practice.

0 History Jewish Law

That in Aleppo Once

Marc B. Shapiro in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In "That in Aleppo Once," the authors Hayim Tawil and Bernard Schneider discuss the historical journey of the Aleppo Codex, a significant annotated copy of the Hebrew Bible created by Aharon ben Asher and Shlomo ben Buyaa in the 10th century.