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The Jews in Moorish Spain
Between the 10th and 13th centuries, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most remarkable periods in Jewish history: the Golden Age of Sephardic Jews in Islamic Al-Andalus.
The Jews in Moorish Spain
Between the 10th and 13th centuries, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most remarkable periods in Jewish history: the Golden Age of Sephardic Jews in Islamic Al-Andalus.
What is a mikveh?
A mikveh is a special water basin used for ritual purification. It contains "living water"—that is, rainwater or natural spring water—and meets strict halachic (religious) requirements.
What is a mikveh?
A mikveh is a special water basin used for ritual purification. It contains "living water"—that is, rainwater or natural spring water—and meets strict halachic (religious) requirements.
History of the Jews in Spain up to the year 1000
Jewish history in Spain reflects the political and cultural upheavals of the Iberian Peninsula. Their traces are still visible in Spanish culture today, testifying to a rich past full of...
History of the Jews in Spain up to the year 1000
Jewish history in Spain reflects the political and cultural upheavals of the Iberian Peninsula. Their traces are still visible in Spanish culture today, testifying to a rich past full of...
#education: 'The Story of Queen Esther'
In March, approximately 300 Munich students experienced our children's storytelling concert "The Story of Queen Esther" at the Munich Künstlerhaus, a story of loyalty and courage, and how a seemingly...
#education: 'The Story of Queen Esther'
In March, approximately 300 Munich students experienced our children's storytelling concert "The Story of Queen Esther" at the Munich Künstlerhaus, a story of loyalty and courage, and how a seemingly...
Paul Ben-Haim and Bracha Zefira
The collaboration between composer Paul Ben-Haim and singer Bracha Zefira shaped a new Israeli musical style that combined Western art music with Middle Eastern traditions.
Paul Ben-Haim and Bracha Zefira
The collaboration between composer Paul Ben-Haim and singer Bracha Zefira shaped a new Israeli musical style that combined Western art music with Middle Eastern traditions.
The composer Mieczysław Weinberg
The work of the Polish-Russian-Jewish composer Mieczysław Weinberg is becoming increasingly well-known; during his lifetime, he never received the recognition he deserved.
The composer Mieczysław Weinberg
The work of the Polish-Russian-Jewish composer Mieczysław Weinberg is becoming increasingly well-known; during his lifetime, he never received the recognition he deserved.