I grew up seeing wine as a symbol of joy, holiness and a tool for elevating the mundane. From the weekly Kiddush (a blessing said over a wine cup) on ...

Hostage ribbons, music, and art become symbols of hope and unity, connecting people worldwide to Israel’s fight to rebuild ...

I grew up seeing wine as a symbol of joy, holiness and a tool for ... on Shabbat to holidays like Purim, Passover and Simchat Torah, wine occupies a sacred space in Judaism. But this month ...

Flames were already attacking the campus of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center when the cantor, Ruth Berman Harris, and three companions rushed in to rescue its sacred Torah scrolls. Physically ...

This week’s Torah portion, Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27), brings us to a dramatic and emotional moment in the Torah. Joseph, once sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, has risen to power ...

We share the same historical memory and identity with the same national symbols. Then I walked into ... that drew Jewish youth to spend Simchat Torah night dancing around a giant golden Buddha ...