There is a tradition within Judaism that all actions in the world can be viewed through the lens of the Torah reading of the week.

On Wednesday night, Jews (and many non-Jews) will begin the celebration of Passover with the ritual meal known as a Seder, ..

As a Rabbi in California, I am surrounded by houses of worship closing their doors in fear of COVID-19, but our synagogue is continuing to..

There is a tradition within Judaism that all actions in the world can be viewed through the lens of the Torah reading of the week.

There is a tradition within Judaism that all actions in the world can be viewed through the lens of the Torah reading of the week. Based ..

In the 1890s, Mark Twain wrote an article about how Jews did not serve in the military of the United States. In response to that, 63 Jewish.

Someone needs to teach Representative Omar of Minnesota the meaning of irony. This freshman representative who spent so much time......

On the evening of April 19th, Jews around the world will celebrate the holiday of Passover over a Seder, the ritualized meal that marks....

Dear Mr. Schiff: As a rabbi in your home state of California, thank you for your service, dedication, and passion in serving our nation.

On March 20, Jews around the world will celebrate the holiday of Purim, a time when we stopped “negotiating,” recognized the core values....

Temple Ner Simcha and the Stonehaus at Westlake Village Inn will host the annual Community Hanukkah Celebration at 6 p.m. Fri., Dec. 7 ...

Between the recent massacre at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, the horrific shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill and the terrible fires in...

At a vigil Sunday night honoring the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, Rabbi Michael Barclay said the appropriate response to...

The addition of the letter Hei into Avraham’s name occurs at the end of this week’s Torah portion, but to understand it, we need to look ...

The 13th-century mystic Rumi taught, “Mysteries are not meant to be solved. The eye goes blind when it only wants to see why.” This Torah..

Temple Ner Simcha will host a public lecture and discussion titled “Anti-Semitism: A History of Hate” at 5:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 5 in a .....

In honor of America’s birthday, Temple Ner Simcha will host a “Jewish Jazzy July Shabbat Under the Stars” service at 7 p.m. Fri., July 6 ...

Whereas many traditions emphasize faith, Judaism focuses on behavior, on actions that lead to understanding. Not just words. Here, ...

Most “religious” films about Passover have little to do with theological understandings of the holiday. (Think “Gods & Kings,” which one....

There is something truly divine about the wedding ceremony. A palpable feeling exists in the room — and especially under the chuppah — ...