Israel’s celebrations this year of the joyous holiday of Purim, based on a biblical account of Jewish salvation, presented a jarring juxtaposition with the war in Gaza, where local authorities say ...

Throughout European history, Christians frequently attacked Jews on Christmas and Easter, claiming they killed Christ. “The custom was for Jews to not leave the house for fear of being attacked by ...

JERUSALEM (AP) – Israelis ushered in the holiest day of the Jewish calendar at sundown Friday as nearly the entire country ground to a halt for Yom Kippur, Judaism’s day of atonement, observed with a ...

JERUSALEM — Every year, Alon Gat’s mother led the family's Passover celebration of the liberation of the ancient Israelites from Egypt thousands of years ago. But this year, Gat is struggling with how ...

Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the ...

Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. It celebrates the ...

These are historic moments for the people of Israel and the State of Israel. During more than two years of a tough war on multiple fronts, Israel as a nation has shown extraordinary strength, ...

For Jews like Teaneck Councilman Mark Schwartz, it was supposed to be the most joyous day of the year. But as worshippers gathered at synagogue services Saturday — whether in Israel, where Schwartz ...

Have questions about the High Holidays? We've got answers. Read on to learn more about Jewish customs, practices, and traditions on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simhat Torah ...