The beginning of the Jewish year is a pensive, somber time. How much more so for a mother who lost a child during the days

If Yom Kippur, which begins this year on the evening of September 21, is a time for doing away with one’s sins and ushering in

A huppa soars above a sanctuary and Torah scrolls are dressed as brides in the astounding creations of Canadian textile artist Temma Gentles. It is not often

Those who are pushing the boycott of Israeli academics are not moderate leftists. They despise Israel and would like to see all of the country

Judaism today is returning to the main streets and public squares of Germany, a reality long fought for by the nation’s most influential Jew. She

Over the decades, there have been many plans to remake and build up Ein Kerem, but residents have fought to ensure the neighborhood retains its

Hag sameah. Oops! Sorry for that. Though the contemporary custom for Rosh Hashana is to don new apparel, as if for a full-fledged festival, this somewhat

Diplomacy between Israel and Syria has stalled for 33 years. Will renewed efforts leaked to the public but still unofficial—lead to a formal peace? August