My article uncovers the spectacular rise and fall of a once flourishing Jewish kingdom of Himyar in southern Arabia. It appears on p. 24 of the Jewish Journal in print (April 17-23, 2026. p. 24) and online,
The story carries a particular resonance today as in some ways, it echoes the ongoing conflict in the region.
To write about it, I dug deep into the recent books by Oxford and Cambridge historians in order to share it with the JJ readers. What I found there astounded me . . .CONTINUE TO READ ONLINE →︎
Early 6th century CE [Wikimedia Commons, 2021]
See my previous articles in the Jewish Journal:
The Vanishing Bridge | Jan. 31 – Feb. 6, 2025, p. 24 | Jewish Journal
The Third Hand: Finding Spiritual Comfort in Empty Nesting | August 9-15, 2024, p. 24 | Jewish Journal
Lane Igoudin | Author, Professor, Dad 