How do we define a Jew? Is a Jew someone who is born to a Jewish mother, or is a Jew defined by his/her actions? In short does the fact that we are born Jewish, identify us as Jews regardless of how ...

The progression of leadership in Genesis indicates God wants leaders who don’t just “follow orders” but who evaluate and even ...

At a senior residence in Dedham, three women who were otherwise strangers create a new cover for an old Czech scroll. When NewBridge on the Charles celebrates Rosh Hashanah beginning Sunday night, ...

There is controversy whether appointing a king is obligatory or optional. (Deuteronomy 17:14-20) Whatever one’s position, it is clear that the Torah places limits on the king’s power, specifically: ...

Life's darkest events can sometimes lead to new sources of light. Last weekend's completion, dedication and celebration of a new Torah for Beis Chabad of Passaic and Clifton is one such time. The dark ...

Another interpretation of the debated question: what constitutes Conservative Judaism? was presented Sunday night by Rabbi Jacob Kohn of Temple Anshe Chesed in the symposium arranged by the Hebrew ...