The biggest news story of the week was about a clerk in Kentucky with a fundamentalist understanding of the Bible. Among many reactions on social media, there was a clip from the “West … more

For many people Chanukah is party season, eight days of rushing from event to event. Whether it’s the entire extended family or a few friends, Chanukah is a time of connecting with our loved … more

Ask two Jews, you get three opinions—or is it four? Two millennia after the fall of the Second Temple—due, it is said, to the bickering among factions—not much has changed. From J … more

MOMMY AND ME SHABBAT EDITION led by Morah Anat. Join other moms and bond with your child while exploring their Jewish world through music, movement, and play. No … more

Far Rockaway, whose downtown area has long been synonymous with decay, may be in line for a major rehabilitation. This action would follow a city pledge earlier in the year to invest $91 million … more

On Feb 1, countless Rambam talmidim sported Yachad’s signature colors, blue and orange, to help raise awareness about the importance of Inclusion on “Rambam/Yachad Inclusion … more

Parenting on Purim is always challenging, no matter what age your children are. When the kids are still in diapers, you discover that a baby Purim costume costs a fortune. When they’re … more

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli government ministers this week approved a bill that would officially define Israel as a Jewish state. The legislation unanimously passed the Ministerial Committee … more

The Israeli-American teenager accused of making hundreds of threats against Jewish community centers in the United States sold his bomb threat services … more

It’s the season of eating. From Thanksgiving until Jan. 2, it is all about parties and celebrations and great food. From that golden turkey and all the sides — pecan pies and more — … more