Is Mahjong Jewish? Mahjong may not have Jewish roots, but it has become a cherished part of Jewish-American culture. The connection began in the 1920s, when Jewish women in urban areas started embracing the game. ...

Jewish ossuary The Jewish Ossuary:  Origins, Customs and Cultural Significance  The use of ossuaries — stone boxes designed to hold human bones — emerged in Jewish burial practices during the late Second Temple period. This ...