According to rabbinic interpretations, Rosh Hashana commemorates God’s creation of humanity. Tradition has it that Rosh Hashana is a time when God judges humans, and especially “his people,” Israel.

As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate the High Holy Days, a scholar of the Bible explains their history and why they ...

A Delta spokesperson said the company did not have a comment on the litigation but that it "has zero tolerance for ...

Pittsburgh learned about the Yom Kippur War from a handful of Pittsburghers — including a small group of passionate teenagers ...

Yom Kippur, which translates to the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Given its significance and ...

A Jewish flight attendant is suing Delta Airlines claiming religious discrimination after he was served a ham sandwich by his ...

Orwashers Bakery kicks into high gear for the upcoming Jewish holidays. The Manhattan landmark, est. 1916, opened a Roslyn ...

The High Holy days can sometimes be difficult for our seniors to navigate. Some have lost their mobility independence, and ...

The court finds the ban nondiscriminatory while it also states that the municipality had applied it to Jews but not to Muslims.

After fasting for 24 hours on Yom Kippur, we generally serve a dairy-based meal, which is thought to be better for digestion ...

They will be joined by flautist Laura Schulkind. Yom Kippur services continue on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. Services are free. Donations are always welcomed. Yom Kippur marks the culmination of the ...

There are options to dine out and cater in for the Jewish New Year and break fast platters loaded with lox and bagels for Yom Kippur break fast. Just be sure to order well in advance to avoid any ...