Jewish tradition is replete with legends both uplifting and ominous about the vernal equinox.

What are you up to on November 8? Depending who you are, either celebrating, stewing, or plotting revenge against fraudulent ...

Havdalah Video

Take a closer look at the blessings of Havdalah with Rabbi Tiferet Berenbaum, who expands on its themes and sings ...

We say goodbye to the Sabbath in a bittersweet ceremony that employs wine, fragrance, and candlelight.

The ritual marking the end of Shabbat is also performed in modified version at the close of Jewish holidays.

Reveling in uniqueness is wonderful, proclaiming superiority is not.

If you’re reading this post during October, it’ll soon be Halloween – that great Jewish holiday.Yes, you read that right. ...

By Education Fellow Amanda WinerThe title of this post sounds like a Broadway song, doesn’t it?It actually describes a recent ...

When and why Jews say an abbreviated Amidah. Full text and translation of Havinenu included.