According to the Epic of Gilgamesh, the whole of human existence is based on a loophole. The gods swore not to tell any ...

Another Jewish community was established in the port of Nagasaki. In fairly short order, the Russo-Japanese War and the Great ...

Despite the limited time I spent with him, my grandfather’s warm and loving personality left a permanent mark on me. His kindness, humility, and wisdom are values I carry with me every day.

Pickle martinis, members-only events, Fashion Week mashups — every Friday night is special at these new-school Shabbat ...

Earlier this week, the Jewish world learned of the passing of Cantor Benzion Miller, one of the greatest voices of his ...

The congregation gives a knowing chuckle when the Reform rabbi amends a prayer from "wind and rain" to "wind and snow." ...

Azure holds concerts in parks, libraries and synagogues like Temple Ohav Shalom, which recently formed an accessibility ...

80-year-old Gadi Mozes, who was freed on Thursday after 482 days in captivity in Gaza, on Friday evening had Shabbat dinner for the first time with his family. The family gathered at Ichilov ...

One of the first words Jewish kids learn is “shalom.” As children, we are told it means “hello” and “goodbye.” How odd that one word can have polar opposite meanings. In truth ...

After 15 months of indifference, ultra-Orthodox politicians are now demanding that the hostage-ceasefire deal be implemented ...

But her neighbors in Oświęcim, she explained, have been welcoming and kind, asking questions and wishing her a Shabbat Shalom, meaning peaceful Sabbath. “I haven’t had even one altercation that ...

Israel National News is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the start of Shabbat in North America, where they are being written now. Updates will resume Saturday ...