Mitchell First, Author at The Jewish Link

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Mitchell First

Articles by Mitchell First

Why Did Antiochus Issue Decrees Against the Jews?

One of the major questions that historians confront is understanding what motivated Antiochus (Antiochus IV) to issue his decrees against the Jews in 167 BCE.

Aleinu: Obligation to Fix the World or the Text?

The Jewish obligation of tikkun olam is widely referred to and it is traditionally assumed that the Aleinu prayer is one of the texts upon

Mah Nishtanah: The Three Questions

It is well-known that the Mishnah in the tenth chapter of Pesachim includes a set of Mah Nishtannah. If one opens a standard printed Babylonian

The Origin of Taanit Esther

The origin of this fast has always been a mystery. A fast on the 13th of Adar is not mentioned in the Book of Esther.

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