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Question: I am seeking biblical text that describes the Jewish view of diversity and multiculturalism. I assume there’s some information that discusses the importance of respecting those from other cultures. Answer: This is a subject of such complexity... 

As the calendar draws closer to the third day of the Hebrew month of Tammuz and the anniversary of the 1994 passing of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, Jewish communities around the world are urging their members to look inward... 

Jewish communities large and small will be taking to dairy-based feasts and late-night study sessions to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. Commemorating the giving of the Torah, the two-day holiday begins this year the night of May 18. Read the original... 

Jewish communities throughout the former Soviet Union, across Asia, and in the mountainous reaches of America’s upper northwest joined their counterparts around the world in celebrating the springtime holiday of Lag B’Omer this past Saturday night... 

Jewish communities throughout the former Soviet Union, across Asia, and in the mountainous reaches of America’s upper northwest joined their counterparts around the world in celebrating the springtime holiday of Lag B’Omer this past Saturday night... 

The combination of warm weather, grilled food and neighborly camaraderie are, for many people, the embodiment of springtime fun, and for Jewish communities across the United States, such gatherings this time of year mean one thing: Lag B’Omer is here. Read... 

With unity parades, rallies, bonfires and barbeques, Jewish communities around the world are planning to celebrate the fast-approaching holiday of Lag B’Omer on a grand scale. View original here:  From South Africa to Finland, Excitement Builds for... 

A just-released video that is being screened by Jewish communities around the world chronicles a 1972 Chasidic gathering made famous by a request from the Rebbe to open 71 new Chabad-Lubavitch institutions in the ensuing year. More:  New Video Offers... 

Jewish communities across America’s Northeast were slammed by a major storm system that wreaked havoc from Massachusetts down to New Jersey, claiming a handful of lives, sending rivers overflowing their banks and snapping trees and power lines. See... 

One week after Jewish communities around the world recalled the heroism of Queen Esther during Purim holiday celebrations, a Los Angeles dance company debuted a new ballet dedicated to the deeds of biblical women. Go here to see the original: Women’s...