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

George Zimmerman has been found “not guilty” in the murder of Trayvon Martin. The trial was high-profile and symbolic, and ...

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Final authority for conversion rests with the three-person beit din, which rules on a candidate's sincerity, knowledge, and potential for success as a Jew.

The heads of the academies in Babylon became the incontestable leaders of the Jewish world.

It's no surprise that these digestion aids were invented by someone Jewish.

Join synagogues from across the country and denominational spectrum for Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret services.

Having some logistics in place can alleviate some of the anxiety surrounding a loved one's death.

It’s convention season as the major parties gather together to formally nominate their candidates for President of the United States. ...

This poet, author, and modernist emphasizes the role of interpretation in understanding art.