From the first cup of wine to the breaking of the matzah

Often held at age 83, the rite is tantamount to a renewal of vows.

In modern times, non-Orthodox Jews have largely abandoned Shabbat observance, despite many innovations intended to encourage it.

It’s February. You’re going about life as usual. Work, eat, sleep. Eat, sleep, work. Eat some more. Then you realize ...

A Talmudic guide to bloodletting.

Recently, one of my writing students turned in a story featuring an adorable, vulnerable child whose blue eyes were “wide ...

How can I tell when Shabbat starts if it never gets dark?

I never thought I’d say this, but: “Shmuley Boteach rocks!” Or at least his latest piece for the Jerusalem Post ...

Learn the most popular songs associated with the day of rest.

Grub Street is calling it a “Jewish Food Revival,” while I happily named it one of the top Jewish food ...