When Etrogim Grew on Trees – The Etrog in America

Given the choice of European, Caribbean, or Californian etrogim, American Jews opted for neither the most familiar option nor the most convenient nor even the cheapest. Their chosen etrog stood for an ideal

Romans on the Roof – Gamla

Crashing through the ceilings of the cliffside houses of Gamla, Vespasian’s crack troops barely escaped with their lives. What secret weapon led to the first Roman defeat in the Galilee? Josephus’ Wars of the Jews may hold the answer

Up Against The Wall – Steinberger Sukka

Spanning numerous countries and generations, the remarkable odyssey of Arye Steinberger’s sukka art mirrors that of the Jewish people. Both have survived against all odds