Study
“Jewish DNA” & Jewishness
Jewishness isn’t determined by a DNA test. While it is true that Jewish ancestry can be strongly determined by a DNA test, but it is a common misnomer that Jewish ancestry equals being Jewish. That’s like saying because I have some sub-Saharan African ancestry (Senegal), that therefore I’m African American. Ancestry, ethnicity, culture, and nationality…
The Enduring Legacy of Maimonides: Reflecting on the 820th Anniversary of His Passing
Today marks the 820th yahrzeit (anniversary of passing) of the revered Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, known to the world as Maimonides (Rambam). As we remember the Rambam’s passing, we honor his enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on Jewish life and learning. A Towering Figure in Jewish History Maimonides was a brilliant philosopher,…
