In a collection of 110 easy-to-read mini-essays, Professor Ze'ev Orzech offers a glimpse into the rich depths of Jewish religion, history, culture and traditions. Do you know... why is there no hell in the Jewish Bible - and no devil? what language the snake used to tempt Eve with the apple in Paradise - and was it really an apple? why is it bad luck to go in stocking feet and good luck to start a trip on Tuesday? why Jews place pebbles instead of flowers on gravestones? how a Jewish spy ring helped the British defeat the Ottoman Empire in World War I? From Aleph to Ze'ev answers these...