In Israel, Sukkot often means sitting outside in the evening, which can be pleasant (mosquitoes aside). But lunchtime can ...

Jews in New Jersey normally greet Simchat Torah, which begins at sunset on Thursday, with joy. It's traditionally a holiday of dance, song and feasts. Simchat Torah, which means "rejoicing of the ...

The local Jewish community in Rochester say they are hesitant to speak on the situation, but are continuing to honor the ...

At different points in history, Torah has been intertwined with the heritage of the Jewish people, coupled with other ...

The Talmud, along with generations of scholars since, have made the remarkable point that the Torah and the Bible are ...

Simchat Torah, Hebrew for “Rejoicing of the Torah” is a Jewish religious holiday that commemorates the completion of the yearly cycle of Torah reading. The Torah is a central part of Judaism and to ...

What should have been a weekend of celebration in Israel took a tragic turn on Saturday after the Hamas militant group attacked the southern area of the country on several fronts. Saturday’s attack ...

With Simchat Torah approaching, it’s worth noting how for centuries, Jews have turned to flags as an expression of faith that ...