Celebrate

Turning January 1 into a Jewish-themed celebration

Applying Jewish law to Turkey Day.

Though many Jewish children go trick-or-treating, this writer explains why he's against it.

Despite the dangers and tragedies of our world, we can take comfort in the divine protection symbolized by the Sukkah.

In many ways, the history of Israeli music reflects the broad struggles of this young country.

An idealized Jerusalem arose out of the ashes of the Temple's destruction and the city's ruins.

Recent historical events have lead to new archetypes.

Tensions exist between national observance and private remembrance on Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day.

The importance of Israel for Jews who do not live there.

The Conservative movement's creation of this scroll is the latest attempt in contemporary Judaism to create a liturgy for Yom Hashoah.

Judaism has communal fasts that are not on the yearly calendar and numerous occasions when individuals may choose to fast.

Fast days are acknowledged in the synagogue liturgy.