Jewish culture

Napoleon grants freedom to the Jews. 1806 print, in which Napoleon grants the Jews freedom to worship, represented by the hand given to the Jewish woman

Jewish Culture

Jewish Culture Jewish culture is the culture of the Jewish people, from its formation in ancient times until the current age. Judaism itself is not a faith-based religion, but an orthoprax and ethnoreligion, pertaining to deed, practice, and identity. Jewish culture covers many aspects, including religion and worldviews, literature, media, and cinema, art and architecture, cuisine...

At the Feet of the Savior, massacre of Jews in Toledo, oil on canvas by Vicente Cutanda (1887)

Jewish Secularism

Jewish Secularism Jewish secularism refers to secularism in a Jewish context, denoting the definition of Jewish identity with little or no attention given to its religious aspects. The concept of Jewish secularism first arose in the late 19th century, with its influence peaking during the interwar period. History The Jews and secularisation The Marranos in Spain, who retained...

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Yiddish Proverbs

Yiddish Proverbs Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Yiddish Proverbs, Yiddish quotes, and Yiddish sayings, collected over the years from a variety of sources. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. Let these Yiddish Proverbs encourage...

The example of the chevra kadisha, the Jewish burial society, Prague, 1772

Jewish Proverbs

Jewish Proverbs Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Jewish Proverbs, Jewish quotes, and Jewish sayings, collected over the years from a variety of sources. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. Jewish proverbs are short...

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Jewish Mythology

Jewish Mythology Jewish mythology is a major literary element of the body of folklore found in the sacred texts and in traditional narratives that help explain and symbolize Jewish culture and Judaism. Elements of Jewish mythology have had a profound influence on Christian mythology and on Islamic mythology, as well...