I was born of a Jewish mother and father. I lived in a Jewish neighborhood and went to a public high school that was 90% Jewish. I had a bar mitzvah. So, why would I say that I chose Judaism? Didn’t ...

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — At dawn on Friday, two soldiers showed up for physical training. Their rabbi was already waiting. Black T-shirts. Gold ARMY across the chest. Nothing to set them apart. They blended ...

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Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins’ 37-year influence on Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue and the Australian Jewish community was reflected in a packed sanctuary on Sunday as more than 1,000 people gathered to farewell ...

This article was produced as part of JTA’s Teen Journalism Fellowship, a program that works with Jewish teens around the world to report on issues that affect their lives. The last time the Pew ...

Following his miraculous release from Hamas captivity, Elkana Bohbut made his way to New York to fulfill a promise: to stand in 770 and give thanks to the Rebbe and to Hashem. Full Story, Photos ...

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As an Orthodox Jew I had to wait 18 minutes into the match before turning on the TV – but after that I was cheering just as loud as any other fan England players applaud fans after the 2-1 victory ...

SCENTED CANDLES are surely one of life’s simple pleasures. Not only are they capable of filling a room with a subtle-yet-potent fragrance; they can also imbue any occasion with a warm ambience that is ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and researcher who has assisted thousands of clients over a more than two-decade career. She is the CEO of ...