Marriage equality is on the ballot in four states this November – Maryland, Washington, Minnesota, and Maine – and this ...

The ancient rabbis were well aware that control of the calendar was linked to their authority over the Jewish people

We have just entered the month of Elul. As we prepare for the High Holidays, this is a time for ...

Despite their focus on life, priests are permitted to attend to their closest relatives in death.

Why some synagogues use paper-cuts as decorations, how Israelis celebrate with water, and other lesser-known facts about this springtime holiday.

What hope or despair, openness of heart or resilience of spirit, will be gathered into those who come after?

"Latter-day Deborah" challenged the traditional role of Jewish women.

Jewish dance from the Bible to Hasidism.

Today’s reflective post comes from Education Fellow Lex Rofes.The end of summer can be a whirlwind for ISJL Education Fellows, ...

Why Jewish tradition prescribes a particular psalm for each day.