POWAY, California (JTA) — Lori Gilbert-Kaye, who was killed in the attack at a Chabad synagogue near San Diego, is credited with jumping in front of the synagogue’s rabbi to shield him … more

From a seemingly endless stream of reactions to the tragedy at Chabad of Poway, we’ve chosen to quote from two — by Rabbi Hershel Billet of the Young Israel of Woodmere and Rabbi Chaim … more

A colorful spring-inspired platter of roasted vegetables is the perfect side dish for your Seder or any time you are entertaining a crowd. For this particular mix, I chose a whole head of … more

This skillet banana bread might be gluten-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free, but I can promise you won’t be missing anything with its light and fluffy texture and the rich sesame flavor. … more

The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and it’s time to get out of the house. When the sun is shining until 7 pm and the winds are warm and beckoning, no one wants to be tied to a hot … more

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein said his Chabad of Poway could not afford to hire an armed guard. Had it been able, or if the government had helped the synagogue bring in one, he believes the deadly attack … more

Joe Biden, a born and raised Roman Catholic who likes to cross himself when making a point, knows what faith he would be if he were ever overcome with doubt about his own. “If I’m … more

Israel’s oldest cemetery, Har HaZeitim — the Mount of Olives — will be rejuvenated. Overlooking the Temple Mount, the 3,000-year-old reservoir of Jewish history is the resting … more

My trip to canvass the mood of French Jews began in Israeli-owned restaurant Balagan, near the Louvre. Emmanuelle Mary, a non-Jewish Parisian marketing professional, took me there. The bar had a … more

With hundreds gathered to show support for the victims of a shooting inside his shul, Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein recounted the moment when he came face to face with the … more