San Diego University President’s ecumenical statement expressing sympathy for the loss of life on 10/7 and the ensuing war in Gaza was condemned as “hateful and divisive” by the school’s chapter of ...

I read somewhere that people stick to their New Year's Resolutions for only two weeks. Two weeks after New Years Day, people give up. I found that a little sad.[Cailin Acosta] ...

This book written for children between the ages of 4 and 9 will have adults chuckling and children delighted.  The ...

Arik Einstein (January 3, 1939 – 26 November 2013) was an Israeli singer, songwriter, actor, comedian and screenwriter. He was a pioneer of Israeli rock music and was named "the voice of Israel." [Wik ...

Alas, the best-laid plans of mice, men, and holiday hostesses often go awry! This I recently learned. We were scheduled to host eight Algerian exchange visitors for a “traditional” Thanksgiving meal.

Mia, having learned from Edie Rose, makes a list and goes around to an interreligious and interracial group of neighbors in ...

This week, as we read וַיִּגַּשׁ (Vayigash), we encounter what many consider to be one of the most emotionally powerful ...

My family and I have a tradition of staying in on New Year’s Eve and I do a Thanksgiving repeat of the Tofurkey surrounded by ...

Last year, forensic expert Miguel Lorente said a test of the bones on view at Seville Cathedral indicated that Christopher ...

The Elephant and the Purim Crown by Haviva Kierzenblat with illustrations by Rebeca Luciani; Minneapolis, Minnesota: Kar-Ben ...

Three previously published novels with punny titles all are set around Jewish holidays. Their protagonist is Rabbi Aviva ...

After the kids took some rides, we made it to the Menorah Candle Lighting Ceremony with Elmo at Big Bird’s Wave Pool Lawn.