Kriah, or tearing of a piece of clothing, helps mourners confront the reality of death.

Each Torah portion is paired with a passage from the Prophets.

“I am not a crook” “Read my lips – no knew taxes” “I did not have sexual relations with that ...

This Chinese parlor game found Jewish enthusiasts in the Catskills.

In rabbinic literature, the Land was of primary importance--even as the Diaspora grew.

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

An overview of preparing for the seder and the elements of a traditional seder.

The mighty warrior and sweet singer slew Goliath, stole the throne, and conquered Jerusalem—and that’s just a start!

Bagels, pretzels, upscale Israeli food, and so much more.

New Jewish rituals give meaning to formerly private moments and integrate the ritual-maker into the Jewish community.