We American Jews have always been curious about how the High Holidays were observed abroad — or if they were observed at all.

For Jews, Yom Kippur is one of the most important days of the year. But one relatively obscure practice for the holy day is ...

In Judaism, Yom Kippur is when God decides each person’s fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour ...

The Category 5 storm comes close on the heels of Helene, which caused catastrophic damage in the region and beyond.

Slicha takes on a different significance during Yom Kippur when we are reminded that not one human exists without fault.

There's some history to why bagels are a common way the Yom Kippur fast is broken. See why bagels align with Jewish law and ...

Jews have been targeted in over half of all hate incidents in 2024, according to NYPD; mayor says city will ensure Jewish New ...

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When Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff planted a pomegranate tree outside the vice president’s ...

Helene was a wake-up call. This (Milton) is literally catastrophic . . . If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die.” ...

Envy by others is unfortunately the inevitable consequence of success. Israel has succeeded in the past year to prove it can ...

A woman casually lifted her hand up to her face to amplify her voice and seemingly caled out 'We love Hamas', while taking ...