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We need a do-over for the last 2 months. Hanukkah is made for the moment.

In some ways, Hanukkah represents the end of the High Holiday period that was shattered by Oct. 7, a rabbi writes.

By Rabbi Eric Woodward December 7, 2023 3:44 pm

A Jewish dad says he’s afraid to light a menorah this Hanukkah. So he’s asking non-Jews to display them in solidarity.

Adam Kulbersh’s “Project Menorah” campaign encourages non-Jews to display menorahs in their windows as an expression of solidarity during Hanukkah.

December 6, 2023 12:01 pm

First Jewish university in South America to open in Buenos Aires next year

The school will confer diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in subjects ranging from Jewish and religious studies to ethics to ancient manuscripts.

December 5, 2023 7:53 pm

Teen Fellowship

When their Jewish day schools closed, these teens had to learn to adjust

By Eliana Rosen November 29, 2023 10:10 am

Jewish groups ask Pope Francis to clarify Israel ‘terrorism’ comments

By Jackie Hajdenberg November 24, 2023 12:53 pm

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These are the 2 Jewish blessings I’ll say when the hostages are released

By Rabbi Ysoscher Katz November 22, 2023 11:57 am

Ideas

How to give thanks when the Jewish world is grieving

By Jay Michaelson November 22, 2023 10:43 am

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In dark times like these, Jewish tradition suggests a new way of seeing

By Rabbi Diane Elliot November 16, 2023 4:03 pm

The Chabad conference annual gala, in Edison, New Jersey, November 12, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Annual Chabad rabbis’ conference spotlights rise in Jewish engagement as attendees mourn Israel’s dead

By Luke Tress November 13, 2023 4:28 pm

Ethiopian Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

By Philissa Cramer November 13, 2023 8:48 am

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We need a do-over for the last 2 months. Hanukkah is made for the moment.

A Jewish dad says he’s afraid to light a menorah this Hanukkah. So he’s asking non-Jews to display them in solidarity.

First Jewish university in South America to open in Buenos Aires next year

When their Jewish day schools closed, these teens had to learn to adjust

Jewish groups ask Pope Francis to clarify Israel ‘terrorism’ comments

These are the 2 Jewish blessings I’ll say when the hostages are released

How to give thanks when the Jewish world is grieving

In dark times like these, Jewish tradition suggests a new way of seeing

Annual Chabad rabbis’ conference spotlights rise in Jewish engagement as attendees mourn Israel’s dead

Ethiopian Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

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