This assembly focuses on Judaism; Shabbat; celebrating world religions and the Ten Commandments. Includes a song / reflection ...

Why the Shabbat Table May Be the Greatest State Dinner Ever Held. There was much to admire in the White House state dinner ...

This verse lies at the heart of why this haftarah was chosen for this occasion. Rosh Hodesh is not merely a date on the ...

“On Shabbat, we do not escape either the state or the sense of need. That would deny our creaturely humanity. We do, however, reorient our needs.” Many Jews have turned to prayer during the ...

Last week’s Torah portion speaks to a challenge many of us feel today: our children are searching for meaning. As parents and ...

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A line-up of 25 speakers and personalities will address 500 participants from over 27 cities worldwide who will spend ...

Naftali Bennett’s remarks in favor of civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat draw praise from left-wing figures but ...

No longer constrained by right-wing niche, former PM seeks broader appeal -- but he may end up only drawing votes away from ...

We read in our Parasha (23:1-4), that:’Hashem spoke to Moshe, saying:’Speak to Bnei Israel and say to them: אלה מועדי ה׳: These are My appointed festivals that you are to designate as holy ...

I’m failing at Shabbat, the most important holiday of them all. It’s not that I’m skipping it; for the past eight years, I’ve gone to services most Friday nights and many Saturday mornings. I buy a ...