We are reminded that a diagnosis isn’t just a medical moment — it’s a deeply human one.

Once the interfaith family exists, alienating families that are interfaith but committed to raising Jewish children is not good for Judaism.

UJC reported this week that the number of young Jews who applied for Birthright Israel was far greater than the ...

The rituals of the tabernacle and Temple called for strictly defined roles -- but also allowed for new expressions.

An introduction to the parts that make up a synagogue sanctuary.

“Why did you convert?” I have been asked this question many times before, sometimes out of deep interest and sometimes ...

Why does the holiest day of the Jewish year begin with a dry legal formula renouncing vows?

A childhood in Java inspires home cook to feed Jewish community in Singapore

From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms.

Looking back, I didn’t totally enjoy my bar mitzvah party. Mostly because I vomited at it.No, I didn’t have some ...