Mountain Jews of Azerbaijan: Unique Traditions
Azerbaijani Jews, number-30,000, have a unique language and traditions, including the acrobatic dance Les Ginka.
Red Village: The Last Jewish Village Outside Israel
Nestled in the mountains of Eastern Europe, the Red Village, also known as Krushevo, is the world's last all-Jewish vil…
Azerbaijan's Religious Tolerance and Coexistence
Azerbaijan, where Jews and Muslims are neighbors, and sometimes even family, is also home to a singular town, 100% Jewi…
Aija Mayrock's Yom Kippur Reflection Journey
Aija Mayrock’s 25-hour fast for Yom Kippur serves as a vivid reminder of the holiday's intense rituals — this year, she…
Renting an Older Man in Japan: A Unique Experience
A twenty-something American woman hired a seventy-three-year-old Japanese man to accompany her on a date. This experien…
Jewish Community in Japan: History and Culture
Japanese Jews have been weaving their heritage into Japan’s cultural fabric since the 18th century, creating a communit…
South Korea's Fascinating Adoption of Jewish Wisdom
The Talmud, a foundational Jewish text, has become a surprising phenomenon in South Korea, a country with barely any Je…
Singapore's Jewish Community and Cultural Harmony
Singapore is home to Jews from Iraq to South America, making it the ideal place to study the Jewish diaspora and cultur…
Ramadan and Purim: Fasting Traditions Compared
Ramadan and Purim will overlap for the first time in 2025, bringing together the world’s two largest monotheistic relig…
Jews of Colombia: Inclusive Community Profile
Despite number only 2,000 strong, Jews in Colombia, tracing roots back to Syria, Turkey, and beyond, have woven a rich…
Bahrain's Religious Tolerance and Diversity
Bahrain, a tiny island nation, has appointed a Jewish woman as its ambassador to the United States, a striking example…
Bahrain's Tiny Jewish Community Thrives in Peace
Bahrain’s Oldest synagogue, renovated by its multi-faith community, is a testament to the thriving cultural legacy of t…