From bonfires to hanging menorahs to an extra candle, here are some lesser-known Jewish Hanukkah traditions from all over the globe.

Long before the creation of contemporary ceremonies for girls, some Jewish communities had special customs.

The ultimate Jewish comfort food.

If the first day of Rosh Hashanah coincides with Shabbat, holiday rituals and liturgy are adjusted.

Building LGBTQ-affirming community.

For many Jews, the Torah's authority does not derive from being a divine document.

Elliot R. Wolfson is the Abraham Lieberman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University, where he teaches ...

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Moving beyond superheroes to tell his people's story.

Nature can tell us a lot about our ethical and spiritual situation.