A tunnel from the Holocaust era dug by escaping Jewish prisoners in Lithuania was recently discovered. The tunnel was found at Ponar (now known
A group in Jerusalem says it should remain a melting pot of all the three religions. A group of Jews, Christians and Muslims, in
Haredi Jews attack women worshippers in mixed-gender prayer at the Western Wall. The Western Wall in Jerusalem is the holiest of Jewish sites. It
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Learning how to survive Shavuot when you're gluten-free and dairy-free. Deborah A. Beverly struggles with her food issues during Jewish holidays. When Shavuot approaches,
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Light ceremonies and rituals in a variety of religions and cultures are explained in this infographic from Solar Centre UK. Light is ubiquitous in
Pope canonized Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad who saved the lives of 12 Jewish people. Last Sunday, Pope Francis canonized two new saints, Swedish-born Maria Elizabeth
Jewish archive reveals information on the first woman rabbi, Regina Jonas, who was ordained in the 1930s. When Sally Priesand was ordained as a
Conservative Judaism takes a step towards accepting and protecting the transgender community. Last week, the Rabbinical Assembly of Conservative Judaism passed a historic resolution
Yehuda Glick aims to end the Jewish prayer ban at the sacred Temple Mount. Yehuda Joshua Glick, an American-born Israeli rabbi, officially became a