The Torah portion called Shoftim, the Hebrew word for judges, is always read at the beginning of the new month ...

I wrote my first novel standing in Herman Wouk’s shadow. Literally: I was in college at the George Washington University ...

Israel's first king was a controversial ruler.

Isaac and Rebecca serve as a paradigm for Jewish marriage, and yet, their relationship is more complex than it may appear.

As Jews adopt children in increasing numbers, many of these children come from abroad.

As both symbol and expression of the profound change required of a convert to Judaism, the mikveh (mikvah) is often a deeply emotional experience.

Creating a tallit (prayer shawl) or designing a bar/bat mitzvah invitation can add a meaningful personal dimension to the celebration.

Lethal force.

If there’s one thing the Jewish community is all-too often missing, it’s self-criticism. Groups and movements tend to blame other ...

Shavuot is not just the culmination of Passover, but also its subversion.