This week was one of challah bakes. Communities around the world came together to mix ingredients, knead dough, and learn how to braid challah in complicated configurations. The incomparable and ...

This weekend, released hostage Agam Berger held a thanksgiving party at a Tel Aviv synagogue in honor of her release. Attending the event were Berger's parents, Rabbi Aryeh Levin and his wife, ...

For unaffiliated Jews who find themselves needing rabbinical services or wanting to be part of a Jewish community, it can be a challenge. For those in the Atlanta metro area, Rabbi Pamela Gottfried is ...

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Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year (Sept. 18-20), is a time for prayer, good deeds, reflecting on past mistakes and making amends with friends, family and the greater community. Heavy stuff. Luckily, ...

Released hostage Agam Berger held a special thanksgiving ceremony at a Tel Aviv synagogue this weekend, including the ceremonial taking of Challah and a prayer for the remaining hostages.