“One becomes two, two becomes three, and out of the third comes the one as the fourth,” so goes the axiom of a sage of Alchemy, Mary the Jewess, quoted throughout the writings of the magical-science and as mysterious as the alchemical process itself.
How Israel Advertized Aliyah in 1948
In 1948, Israel sought to encourage Aliyah to Israel by promoting a strong work ethic, Jewish identity, and showcasing that the newcomers would not be alone.
To Have and to Hold: The Wedding Between Children and the Torah
At the start of their studies, children in Morocco went through a symbolic wedding ceremony to bond them forever with the Torah
Love Songs From a Poet Who Was Banned From Publication
The poet Dorian, a doctor by profession, devoted his entire collection to his daughter and published it as his first book under the name “Poems to Lelioara,” in 1923.
How did Christians View the Destruction of Jerusalem?
This 500-year old map that depicts the destruction of the Temple as witnessed by Christians is a rare find.
The Rabbi Who Performed Scientific Research From a Hungarian Prison
In 1920 Rabbi Immánuel Lőw, the chief rabbi of the Hungarian city of Szeged was arrested by Hungarian authorities who interrogated and imprisoned him for a year.
When Anti-Semitism Forced a Champion Jewish Boxer to Throw in the Towel
Motzi Spakow was a prize-winning boxer in Romania for many years until he was forced to give up his title after he was attacked by a mob during a match.
“Burn them, as my world and everything I loved burned in Auschwitz’s crematorium”
Yehiel De-Nur felt that “Yehiel Feiner” was destroyed in the Holocaust, and so he wished to destroy the book he published before the Holocaust
Crime and Punishment in the Town of Zülz
The Zülz Pinkas paints a picture of rich community life in Poland and a leadership dedicated to its congregation – so long as you were willing to follow its rules.
Hannah Senesh’s Final Letter
The letter addressed to her brother George was written in English to ensure it would pass through the British military censors.
