Judaism has always evolved. In a world of instant access and fading institutions, rabbinic leadership must evolve with it.

Two thousand years ago, Jews were divided between competing sects all based on the Jewish scriptures, but with different interpretations. After the Romans destroyed the Jerusalem Temple in 70 C.E., ...

Reading the Torah, there is no doubt about motherhood’s important role in Jewish literature and life. Women are not, however, expected to place motherhood ahead of their own well-being. For example, ...

The Christmas Chinese dinner is one of the truly great and unique nights of the American Jewish year. Jewish families patronize the same restaurant every year with the dedication generally reserved ...

Chinese food and a movie' has long been the trope of American Jewish Christmas, as, like other minority groups, Jews have ...

The class does not begin with a lecture. Instead, Neta Elkayam stands at the front of the room and sings. Usually in the Moroccan Arabic of her ancestors, rather than ...

Rabbis report a spiritual revival in America as Jews flock to their faith, heritage and religious traditions following the Oct. 7 terror attacks in the state of ...

Fully welcoming interfaith couples and families means more than "Inclusion," writes the co-host of the "Interfaithing" ...

The Hoong family views the annual rush as part of their own holiday tradition. One built on mutual respect and open doors.

Growing up, Hanukkah was a holiday that was celebrated with my entire family. I was lucky enough to grow up within 10 minutes of all of my grandparents, and cousins were happy to pay us a visit in ...