Founded in 1991, the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization (IDFWO) is the only organization providing for the support of IDF widows and veterans that is recognized by the State of Israel as an ...

We would be insensitive – even cruel – if we did not mourn on Tisha B’Av [the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av] and Yom Hazikaron [Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israel’s Wars and Victims ...

Like past years, this year’s arrangement is held during Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. The weeklong programming will feature guest ...

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

A drone attack was launched on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in northern Israel on Saturday. While Israeli officials told Al Jazeera that one of the three drones launched from ...

“I feel that the best way to start the season is by honoring Jewish tradition,” Avdija announced before the game. Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija sat out his first preseason game ...

I don’t compare my own prayer practice to that of Rabbi Heschel, but I had a similar experience this Yom Kippur. Wherever I looked in the liturgy, I found myself wondering how many Gaza ...

During the early hours of October 7th, hundreds of Israelis documented their last moments of life by texting to their families a “goodbye” message before Hamas murdered them. I want to share ...

Yom Kippur means 'Day of Atonement' and is the most sacred and solemn day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur is a day to reflect on the past year and ask God's forgiveness for any sins. Jews do ...

March 11, 2024 • It's Adar! Wait, didn't we already have Adar? We sure did, but since this is a leap year, we're making it a double. Adar II contains the holiday Purim, which is the perfect time ...

A leading rabbi made waves this Yom Kippur when he was asked to lead services on a cruise ship. Rabbi Jonathan Romain, who recently retired from Maidenhead Synagogue and is now convenor of the ...