The viability of new Jewish rituals will ultimately be determined by their continued presence in the Jewish community.

This commentary is provided by special arrangement with American Jewish World Service. To learn more, visit www.ajws.org.After the soul-searching introspection ...

Traditional teachings on being a good host (and guest).

As a Jew with North African roots, I have always felt that my culture’s rich and diverse traditions set me apart ...

What distinguishes the three services from one another?

Song of Songs is an erotic poem that compares young love to gazelles frolicking in the field. So why is it read on the holiday of liberation?

Could an aliyah be a way to honor the sacrifices of a non-Jewish mother who raises a Jewish child?

The central home ritual of Rosh Hashanah consists of a special festive meal.

How does one recite these joyful psalms at a moment of peril?

Exceptions to the exemption.