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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.