I’m pleased to have the opportunity to get back to my sins and guilt, what with Yom Kippur a mere six and a half months away, ...

With the mitzvah of tzedakah, there is the possibility of saving oneself even as the ship is beginning to sink. The mitzvah of tzedakah is especially unique in that it can protect the individual even ...

As a scholar of the Bible and ancient Judaism, I believe Passover is a particularly poignant time to recognize the tragedies of the past year and offer hope for the future.

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news. Parashat Pekudei: Blessing Our Efforts ...

The American and Israeli National Anthems resounded vociferously as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra took the stage of the ...

When Bay Area musician and composer Cheryl E. Leonard performs, she’s more likely to be tapping on bones, crab shells or ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where God is never mentioned, and no overt miracles occur.

Many consider it holier than the fasting and prayer of Yom Kippur because it elevates the mundane – transforming eating and drinking into spiritual purpose. It also takes more effort to find ...

Note the similarity in the names of the two days. On Yom Kippur, in the Yom Kippur Machzor (prayer book), after the prayer recitations of the "I have sinned" Viduyim ("confessions") the following ...

The Yom Kippur War was a resounding event, marking the fourth Arab-Israeli conflict. Egypt’s objective was clear: to reclaim the territories lost during the Six-Day War in 1967—in other words, the ...

This was after the 36-year-old touched Mohammed Shami’s mother’s feet while seeking her blessings following India's Champions Trophy victory. Adding to the memorable occasion, Kohli also took the time ...