Pho (pronounced fuh) is a traditional Vietnamese soup that was popularized around the world by refugees fleeing the Vietnam War and its aftermath. Pho Ga is the chicken noodle variety.  For … more

American Jewish leaders are denouncing plans by a New York University-affiliated theater to host a play that portrays Palestinian terrorists as heroes. “The Siege,” which opens … more

The tenth Madraigos Rosh Hashanah Retreat, held at the Hudson Valley Resort, was a catalyst for introspection and spiritual growth for more than 630 attendees. The retreat, known for its openness … more

When it comes to Sukkot, the weeklong festival in which Jews live and eat in temporary huts known as sukkahs, no place does it better than Jerusalem. City schools and … more

One of the most charismatic young rabbis in education today is Rabbi Aryeh Cohen, the Mashgiach Ruchani at the DRS High School in Woodmere. Rabbi Cohen has assembled in book form (“From The … more

Tom Petty, whose hits such as “American Girl,” “Free Falling” and “I Won’t Back Down” made him one of the biggest rock stars of all time, passed away … more

SATU MARE, Romania — The small congregation in this northern city consists of only 110 members. Yet the Satu Mare Jewish community owns an impressive 129 cemeteries and four … more

Stressing the chance to show off Israel to the world, Israeli officials joined with their Italian counterparts last week in announcing that three stages of the prestigious Giro d’Italia cycling … more

Facebook CEO Marc Zuckerberg in a post-Yom Kippur message on his social network asked for forgiveness for the misuse of Facebook in the past year. He posted on his personal Facebook account: … more

Ahead of former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters’s Canadian tour, B’nai Brith Canada and award-winning filmmaker Ian Halperin will premiere a new film this week — “Wish You … more