The word “symbolizes for many the return of most of the hostages to their homes—after two harrowing years of pain and waiting ...

When I turned 13, I entered a part of the life cycle cherished by all Jewish kids and dreaded by their parents. This was the year of bar and bat mitzvahs—my own, but also those of friends, relatives, ...

Moore is often given credit for the modern image of Santa Claus. Moore’s grandson, also named Clement C. Moore, was a member of New York high society in the 1880s. The younger Moore was likely the one ...

Abraham Elmaleh, eminent lexicographer, has just completed the first complete Hebrew-French dictionary, carefully prepared and attractively printed in a portable format. This small dictionary is to be ...

(RNS) — Peace Village in Dimona, Israel, is the largest enclave of African Americans living outside the US. After decades there, some have finally avoided looming deportation. (RNS) — The small ...

I’ve come to believe in the urgent necessity of Hebraization – not as cultural nostalgia or Zionist romanticism, but as civilizational repair. In the Jewish suburbs of North America, there is often ...

Rossella Tercatin is The Times of Israel's archaeology and religions reporter. On a radiant spring morning in Jerusalem, a group of visitors walked into the Cultural and Educational Center at the ...

Why Learn Hebrew at CU Boulder? Hebrew is one the oldest, continually used languages. It is the language of the ancient Israelites and the Hebrew Bible or The Old Testament from before the Common Era, ...

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Nathan Abrams receives and has previously received external funding, including charities, government-funded, foundation and research council grants. If you watch one Hanukah film this festive season ...

The Jewish practice of counting our blessings encourages us to recognize and appreciate the sustenance in our lives. This regular acknowledgment can foster a lasting sense of gratitude. Our last ...