The new tradition of waving a flag when Esther and Vashti's names are mentioned celebrates the triumph of these Purim heroines.

Each Torah portion is paired with a passage from the Prophets.

Questions and answers about traditions for the seven-day Jewish mourning period.

From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms.

What is prohibited on Yom Kippur?

Enjoying a pungent Russian tradition.

Laughter was Rosenthal's family currency, but now he is passing on Jewish food to his own kids.

Are they permitted?

The most popular days to get engaged are Christmas (and I assume Hanukkah!), New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day. That ...

How Tu B’Av, the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” can prepare us for Yom Kippur.