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Wandering Jew Plant

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Wandering Jew plant is a type of house plant. Leaves have stripes in a variety of colors. Learn about maintaining wandering Jew at HowStuffWorks.

In 1492, Spain Forced Jews to Flee the Country or Convert to Christianity

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An edict King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella issued forced Jews to emigrate, convert to Christianity or die. Learn more at HowStufWorks.

How Hanukkah Works

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Every year, Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating triumph over persecution. Find out what Hanukkah is all about.

How Yom Kippur Works

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Yom Kippur is considered by many Jews to be the holiest day of the Jewish year. Find out how Yom Kippur works and learn about the Yom Kippur celebration.

How well do you know "The Pianist?" Take this quiz to find out.

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"The Pianist" is an award-winning 2002 bio flick of a real-life artist who miraculously survived the Holocaust. While it’s a heart-wrenching tale of survival, it’s also a good story to tell us how the human spirit triumphs over adversities. Test your knowledge of the movie with this quiz.

What Is Zionism and Is It Fueling the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?

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Nearly any discussion around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will include the word Zionism. But what does it even mean, and how has Zionism changed over the course of history?

Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?

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In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of a semi-autobiographical book that laid out his racist policies. But should anyone read it?

Tiny Group of Samaritans Still Practice Their Ancient Religion

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The word "Samaritan," might have you thinking of a hospital or the Bible story about the Good Samaritan. But "real" Samaritans still exist in Israel.

Why Is AAPI Heritage Month Celebrated in May?

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AAPI Month commemorates two important dates in Asian American history, but it wouldn't have become a reality without the efforts of one determined woman with some Congressional backing.

How Rosh Hashanah Works

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Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish religion, celebrating the Jewish New Year and three other important themes.

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