Claims that Easter was inspired by a pagan goddess are widespread but often misunderstood. The idea comes from a single ...

In his new book, Stav Appel points out Jewish symbols, objects and references in one of the earliest tarot decks.

There is more to the issue of Muslims in the West.

From ancient China and Jewish ritual meals to Ottoman flatbreads and British gambling halls, the sandwich's journey is far ...

Though no Jews live there today, the African territory has a history of Jewish merchants, and a tribal clan with a crypto-Jew origin story from centuries before Israel’s recent recognition ...

Leonardo da Vinci's portrayal of Jesus's Last Supper has seen renewed interest worldwide because of bloodline" theories, and controversies – the latest originating in Kerala.

The verb va-yach (“he struck”) is also significant. It shares its root with makot, the plagues. Moses strikes first; God ...

Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek will celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish “New Year of the Trees,” with a special community ...

For the Second Sunday of Epiphany in Year A, the readings are 1 Corinthians 1.1–9 and John 1.29–42. You can find the video ...

Being kosher compliant refers to food that meets the strict dietary laws (kashrut) of Judaism. Here is how to become ...