It’s a tense time in the Jewish family group chats. The consensus that held American Jewry together for generations is ...

But, in post-biblical Judaism, Jews taught that the dead would reside with God in olam haba, “the world to come,” or in a heavenly Gan Eden, Garden of Eden. This becomes standard Jewish belief.

Rabbi Gil Student’s new book, Articles of Faith: Traditional Jewish Belief in the Internet Era (Kodesh Press, 2024), is a thoughtful exploration of contemporary Orthodox Jewish belief in the ...

But, in post-biblical Judaism, Jews taught that the dead would reside with God in olam haba, “the world to come,” or in a heavenly Gan Eden, Garden of Eden. This becomes standard Jewish belief.

Our Sages teach that only one fifth of the Jewish people left Egypt. The remaining 4/5ths who did not believe in Geulah, passed away during the plague of darkness.

Jewish beliefs, concepts and events permeate many facets of U.S. culture and heritage. Judaism laid the foundations for Christianity and Islam. The Hebrew language is among the building blocks of ...

In the wake of the protests that spread across campuses last year, many school administrations imposed new policies and restrictions on campus life.

One doesn’t simply say “I accept Judaism” and it’s accomplished. It is expected that a potential convert will study Jewish traditions and history, learn basic prayers, blessings, the roots of holiday ...

Jewish and Christian categories do not translate easily—or at all—into each other. Typically, though, Jews picture the mashiach as a great leader who is also learned and wise.

A Statement of (Reform) Jewish Beliefs In this time of swirling events and governmental chaos, it is important to remind ourselves of our core beliefs as American Jews.

The boxing world is also more connected through social media. Online, Salita represents his Jewish beliefs and roots, and he is proud and grateful that he can openly express his identity.

ElizaBeth Webb Beyer, Jewish rabbi Religious beliefs influence laws in society whether we want that to occur or not. Why? Historically, religion completely decided legality and morality.