Jeff Lewis, 71, had about 100 boxes of books with him when he moved to the Valley from California more than a decade ago.

The Zohar tells us that all the blessings of the week are dependent on and inspired by Shabbat. Shabbat is called the “great gift” from a heavenly treasure house, and our tables are vessels to ...

Standard Jewish prayers for the government, writes a scholar of Judaism and technology, omit the essential players in any democracy: the people. This Shabbat, like every Shabbat, synagogues around ...

the first act of creation, the first act of blessing in this world. We too will light our Shabbat candles, countering the darkness in the world and in our hearts. Like God, we will double down ...

In some homes, Shabbat is “brought in” with singing, blessings for children, prayers over wine and bread, and a set table. But even in secular homes it is the occasion for an unrushed sit-down ...

Tovah Feldshuh greets the audience before singing "Mi Sheberach" for "Shabbat on Broadway" at the St. James Theater, Jan. 27, 2024. Photo by Julia Gergely Both prayers were arranged by Cantor Azi ...

Rabbi Naomi Levy During this year’s inclusion Shabbat, ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter Elliott Aronson will be signing the prayers for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Volunteer ...

BEACHWOOD, Ohio — It's time for peace, prayer and reflection with the first Jewish sabbath since the attacks last week. 3News was at a Shabbat service in Beachwood yesterday meant to bring ...

Pharaoh agreed, and Moses chose Saturday. This is one reason we mention Moses every Shabbat morning in our prayers. Have you ever wondered why Moses chose Saturday? The easy answer is that his ...

In Miami Beach, there was a special service with prayers for peace. "If you listen to our service, the most common word in our service every week -- not just this week -- is 'shalom,' which is ...

After pandemic separation and a recent surge in antisemitism, more young people — Jewish and not — seem to be celebrating the sabbath. By Alyson Krueger Thursday is not technically Shabbat ...