The new tradition of waving a flag when Esther and Vashti's names are mentioned celebrates the triumph of these Purim heroines.

On Monday, Chris Moriarty wrote about why she wrote The Inquisitor’s Apprentice. She will be blogging here all week for ...

Are they permitted?

Judaism teaches that there are personal, societal and spiritual benefits to forgiving those who have hurt us.

Wulf’s Fish expert has a unique talent, and the goods to make it happen.

Old school delis, an expanding Israeli restaurant scene, and the best kosher sausage too.

Yesterday I posted an interview I did with Joshua Henkin, author of the new novel Matrimony. Now here’s an excerpt ...

A look at some numbers — from seven to 18 to 613 — that have Jewish significance.

How easy is it to make your own?

What is prohibited on Yom Kippur?