In a heartfelt celebration that blended tradition with purpose, Dr. Joel Berley hosted “A Purim Night of Peace and Music” — an evening designed not only to bring joy but also to make a lasting ...

Although I’ll miss my matzah pizza for 30 days, her announcement sets in motion another awareness, that of the approaching ...

For Trump's previous ambassador to Israel, the lack of diplomatic pushback is the change itself—a sign of enduring, bipartisan recognition.The post Golan locals honor David Friedman, who led US recogn ...

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A student organization at the state’s largest Catholic university has canceled an LGBTQ-themed bingo event after it received ...

The most well-known Jewish holiday is probably either Passover or Hanukkah. Passover is prescribed in the Bible, while Hanukkah commemorates events that happened after the Hebrew Bible was written.

An abbreviated Purim tale informs us how Mordechai (Esther’s cousin who raised her after she was orphaned), refused to bow to Haman, who held a high-ranking position in King Ahasuerus’ court.

The congregation was packed with members and guests of all ages who had come together to celebrate Purim. (Their Purim spiel was, to our surprise, Old Western-themed, replete with cowboy hats and ...

I am Jewish, but Christianity has filled my life. The earliest memory I have going to school in Arkansas involves reciting a ...

Passover has always been one of my favorite holidays. Even though we don’t get presents, like on Chanukah, or dress up in ...

Our deepest-held Jewish values are central to Pesach. We remember how we became a people who could make our own choices. The ...