Jewish customs
Steve Witkoff's grandson born on 15th anniversary of son Andrew's death
Andrew Witkoff died of an opioid overdose in 2011 at age 22. Steve Witkoff previously spoke about the loss at a conference on the opioid epidemic organized by Melania Trump.
Tu B’Av’s deeper meaning: Rebuilding Jewish connection beyond romance - opinion
The body continues: In war, dance becomes a way to survive
Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience
Jewish School in Chicago secures new head, building for fall 2027 debut
A new Jewish high school in downtown Chicago has appointed its first head of school. Set to open in 2027, it will offer a unique blend of rigorous academics and Jewish pride.
LA real estate investor donates $100M office tower to Chabad for largest Jewish center
Real estate investor Alon Abady donates a $100M office tower to Chabad, setting the stage for the creation of a massive Jewish center in the heart of Los Angeles.
Jewish Christmas tradition of Chinese food is now backed by science
'We do not completely understand your dietary customs… but we are proud and grateful that your GOD insist you eat our food on Christmas.”, says the so-called 'Chinese Restaurant Association'.
‘That’s Simchas Torah’: The Jewish Val Kilmer moment you might have missed
Val Kilmer’s iconic Simchas Torah punchline in ‘Top Secret!’ brings back memories for fans after his death.
We are called to serve others now more than ever - opinion
Volunteer service enriches both the person serving and the community being served, and helps us embrace our best selves.
How the Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow wins hearts and minds - opinion
On the site of such horror just decades ago, swarthy Middle Eastern Jews, youthful Ashkenazi Americans, and, yes, blonde-haired, blue-eyed Poles came together to celebrate Jewish culture.
Israel owes David Ben Avraham a Jewish burial - editorial
Despite his conversion not being recognized, this man persevered through so much grief in his life and deserves the chance to be buried next to people of his chosen faith.
Growing number of Jews using NY’s first Reform chevra kadisha burial society
In the Jewish vernacular, caring for the dead is called chesed shel emet (“true kindness”) because bestowing honor upon the dead is a favor that cannot be returned by the beneficiary.
Super Bowl antisemitism ads should mark kickoff to Jewish cultural revival - opinion
Let us think of the 30-second Super Bowl commercial on antisemitism as the kickoff of sorts to a longer, sustained drive down the field.
Should Jewish males be circumcised? - comment
While I wouldn’t go so far as to call circumcision a “terrible mistake,” perhaps there’s a middle ground for the Jewish baby boys yet to be born.
