As always, there is a source of truth to consult: the Torah. The Torah calls one person an "ish" – a man (as distinct from an ...

Amid tragedy, communities creatively honor Simchat Torah, blending celebration with remembrance to uphold tradition while ...

As a matter of usual practice, Avraham Avinu was renowned for his hospitality and chesed. Why does the Torah specifically highlight his encounter with the three angels who looked like Arabs? And why ...

The duality of mourning and joy coexisting reminds us of the importance of honoring both the pain and the celebration, as we ...

Glendalough became one of my favourite sites in Ireland: it was close to my first dwelling place – Matthew’s house; it ...

Customarily, Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish calendar, highlighted by exuberant dancing around a ...

On the Jewish calendar, the horrific attack of Oct. 7 occurred with the 22nd day of Tishrei, which is Simchat Torah, “the rejoicing of the Torah,” the festival upon which the annual Torah ...

Meet Yael Kanarek. The artist behind Toratah, a gender-swapped rewrite of the Hebrew Bible, is coming to the Bay Area.

How can we dance again? It’s not just a question for Simchat Torah; it’s a question for every moment we face after loss, after tragedy, after the world splits wide open.

JERUSALEM (RNS) — Jews around the world are attempting a difficult spiritual straddle this week: how to celebrate the joyous holiday of Simchat Torah on the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas ...

On Friday afternoon, a joyous siyum sefer torah was held as the Marina Roshcha shul in Moscow. The Sefer Torah was commissioned by Mr. Akiva Nissan Volf Astrov in response to the atrocities of Simchas ...

A collectible card show took place at Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh on Oct. 13, drawing card enthusiasts from around the area ...