Ki Savo begins with the ceremony of bringing first-fruits to the Temple. The Mishnah gives a detailed account of what happened: Those that were near to Jerusalem brought fresh figs and grapes, … more

In early February, billionaire Jewish hedge fund manager Bill Ackman’s 26-year-old daughter, Lucy, suffered a massive brain bleed which has left her totally blind and unable to speak. One of … more

As Israel continues to face challenges on several fronts, it must also watch its relations with Egypt and Jordan, its two longest-standing peace partners. Both countries face domestic and … more

In an unprecedented move, Iran warned Syria against taking action against Hezbollah, an option President Donald Trump has raised on several occasions, arguing that Syria … more

A Five Towns institution is getting a new chapter as Woodmere Lanes, the bowling center that has been a fixture on Broadway since 1960, has been purchased by a religious Jewish owner and is reopening … more

SDEROT, Israel — It’s hard to believe that the population of this city, less than a mile from the border with Gaza and with less than 20 seconds to reach a bomb shelter if a rocket is fired from … more

Soon, as sunset travels hour by hour around the globe, more and more Jews will begin to celebrate Rosh Hashana. From the time I realized how the time zones work, I have always been fascinated by the … more

Israel has found the wreck of the Altalena, 78 years after the infamous arms ship was sunk off the country’s Mediterranean coast. Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu announced Monday that the … more

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) hosted a free prostate cancer screening as September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month approached. The event, including PSA blood testing and one-on-one … more

Neurosurgeons at the Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah’s medical center in Jerusalem medical used an innovative therapy involving intracranial alpha radiation to treat a patient with … more