Q: Why do Jews cover their heads (e.g., with a kipa) out of respect for God? Covering the head is a sign of respect.

Chinese food and a movie' has long been the trope of American Jewish Christmas, as, like other minority groups, Jews have ...

Like many minority groups, Jews have always created ways of adapting to the societies in which they live, but whose culture they do not totally share. And one thing that means is a collection of ...

Hanukkah is right around the corner. The Jewish community celebrates this eight-day holiday in December of every year. There is no specific date in which Hanukkah starts every year because the holiday ...

Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Chanukah, which began last Sunday evening, has always been one of my favorites.

The shooting in Sydney highlights the deadly consequences of a world intolerant visible religious difference, writes a rabbi.

It's not a generic 'light in the darkness' tale. It's about preserving what makes a culture distinct and valuable.

Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, Chanukah, which began Sunday evening, Dec. 14, has always been one of my favorites. Even when I was younger and far less observant, I appreciated the ...

The vigil was the latest effort by Hartford Deportation Defense, Jewish Voice for Peace and others to draw attention to the ...

A legal battle over control of Touro Synagogue, the nation's oldest, has divided Newport's small Jewish community. Two separate congregations now hold services across the street from each other, both ...

Around the world, and in migrant communities across Australia, a diverse range of customs give Christmas a unique flavour.

Winter in Canada is a season rich with holidays, traditions, and celebrations that reflect the country’s diverse cultural and ...