Nissim Black’s Glory.

The rabbi who may have inspired Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Golden ages.

For women and girls only.

From Jeremiah to klezmer.

From Otello to Ne’ilah.

Finding God in the Valley of the Shadow of Death.

Decrees of Christian emperors and declining knowledge of Hebrew.

Israel of Najara.

A surprisingly recent creation.

A North African post-Passover festival and its songs.

Jewish excellence in musical theater, three centuries before Irving Berlin.

And their betrayal during World War II.

The author of Yah Ribbon and his many influences.