Contemporary Jews have adapted traditional Shabbat practices in non-traditional and sometimes surprising ways.

One of the most empowering things I have done since living on my own as an Orthodox Jewish “single” is ...

Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday. In the United States, it is commemorated as a celebration of Mexican heritage and ...

Rabbinic literature and medieval Kabbalah describe the day as a foretaste of life in the perfected "world to come" that traditional Judaism anticipates.

Heat wave number two has arrived and it’s starting to make me worried. Will I ever want to turn on ...

The Jewish day of rest is a gift — use it wisely.

How to convert the remains of Thanksgiving into delicious Shabbat meals.

Each and every holiday in the Jewish calendar comes with its own unique set of insertions into the prayers intended to celebrate the special character of that festival.

Can I rinse off on the holy day?

With St. Patricks Day this weekend, I know I should be posting about green foods, or traditional Irish fare. But ...