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Diversity
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Sephardi vs Ashkenazi: Two Streams of Jewish Life
Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jews share the same Torah but developed distinct languages, liturgies, foods, and customs across centuries of separation — two rivers from one source.
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Who Is a Jew? Understanding Jewish Identity Across Denominations, Law, and History
Jewish identity is complex — shaped by matrilineal descent, denominational differences, ethnic diversity, secular belonging, and Israeli law in ways that defy simple answers.
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Jewish Diversity: Race, Ethnicity, and the Many Faces of the Jewish People
From Ethiopian Beta Israel to Indian Bene Israel to Chinese Kaifeng Jews, the Jewish people span every continent and complexion — challenging assumptions about what a Jew looks like.
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Israeli Culture & Society
Israeli culture is a dynamic fusion of ancient tradition and modern innovation — a melting pot of Jewish communities from 70+ countries, secular and religious, startup nation and ancient homeland.
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