In a Damascus suburb, the few remaining Jews in Syria can now visit the iconic Jobar Synagogue, a symbol of their ancient ...

High-profile religious journeys between 'Christian-ish' and 'Jew-ish' are stirring a public debate over the limits of Jewish ...

The withdrawal of support for Israel, the Middle East’s only democracy, is further evidence of our national malaise. Unspecified “increased Australian aid for Gaza”, promised by Foreign Minister Penny ...

Rabbinic Confession #1. As we connect more deeply with the Maccabees’ victory over the Greek-Syrian Emperor Antiochus ...

The Maccabean Revolt was one of the most striking conflicts between Israelites and ancient Greeks, commemorated today through ...

JOBAR, Syria — In this Damascus suburb, the handful of remaining Jews in Syria can again make pilgrimages to one of the world ...

This Chanukah I join Jews around the world in celebrating Israel’s recent military victories, that parallel the holiday’s ...

The festival of Chanukah commemorates the Maccabees’ victory over the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV, who had conquered Jerusalem ...

Shlesinger did a 'basic American Jewish Reformed' bracha with the Israeli advocate on the 'most American holiday.' ...

With Hanukkah this year coming at the same time as Christmas, it is a wonderful reminder for us all—Christians and Jews— that ...

Jewish pride is the ability to live with Jewish confidence, stemming from a connection to Judaism that adds value and meaning ...

Arlene Agus’ voice was familiar to many Jews on the Upper West Side, where she led prayers at egalitarian services and taught others how to chant from the Torah. Her ...