As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of ...

Should we pack the cars before heading out for Erev Shabbat, ready to evacuate if the fires — just five miles away — move closer? If we leave our home, will we return to it intact, or will it ...

“It was surreal.” J. visited L.A.’s Jewish communities as they observed their first Shabbat amid evacuations, flames and smoke during the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles County’s history.

They concocted all kinds of news stories for the front page, and since New Year’s will fall on Friday that year, the editors added the time for Shabbat candle-lighting. At that time, the NY ...

The haftarah (reading from the Prophets) of this week’s Torah portion, Vayechi (“And he lived”), invites us to compare and contrast the last will and testament of King David with that of our ...