Report says freed soldiers worked as servants for captors, and observed Jewish holidays and even Shabbat in captivity; Ofer ...

The IDF observers from Nahal Oz made a conscious effort to observe Jewish traditions even while being held by Hamas in Gaza.

When the time comes for the sacred day of atonement that is Yom Kippur, those who observe do ... When it comes to food, it may seem intuitive to bulk up on rich dishes that might make you feel ...

It isn’t easy to conclude a meal on the eve of Yom Kippur with enough leeway to arrive at synagogue for the Kol Nidre service. These recipes can help. NEW YORK (JTA) – It’s a scramble every ...

Many college Hillels are making food available in private spaces ... Jews to turn a ritual around smelling fragrant scents on Yom Kippur into an opportunity to set new intentions for the coming ...

Many Jews also give money to charity. Many Jews mark the day of Yom Kippur by fasting (going without food) for 25 hours. They fast from sunset the day before to sunset on the evening of that day.

“As I was saying, shalom professor. You may not know this about me, but I am very Jewish. Extremely, even. And as my bubbe ...