Rites for mothers and fathers are more demanding than those for other relatives, even siblings, spouses and children.

Measurements.

Even though most Jews live in democracies, they continue to pray for their leaders -- not the people who elect them.

The real role model in last week's story deserves a shout-out today

I get really good gifts while sitting shiva. Last time I got jewelry, and a bunch of books, and this ...

Halitzah with his mother?

I mentioned yesterday that my next post would be my team for the Rashida Jones All-Stars. Now, if you didn’t ...

November 15 is Children's Grief Awareness Day

Mel Brooks' humor springs from Jews' outsider status and history of persecution.

As Jews, we carry within us residues of traumas we may ourselves have never experienced.