Religion

Across the US, Simchat Torah festivities are muted by anxiety about Israel at war

Some services transformed into vigils as rabbis struggled with how to balance joy and sorrow.

By JTA Staff October 7, 2023 11:47 pm

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How to pack a $38.1M Hebrew Bible for its trip from NYC to Israel? Carefully.

The Codex Sassoon, the world’s oldest and most complete bible, departs Sotheby’s and heads to ANU-Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

October 5, 2023 2:00 pm

Sukkot turns New York City into a playground for local Jews

The intermediate days of Sukkot, known as Chol Hamoed, have become a popular time for staycations for observant Jewish families.

October 3, 2023 5:55 pm

Flash floods put a dangerous damper on the first night of Sukkot in NYC

By Ben Sales September 29, 2023 3:31 pm

Ideas

Street fights over prayer offer liberal Israelis a chance to define a Judaism they can believe in

By Dr. Masua Sagiv September 29, 2023 2:25 pm

In Chicago, a Black-led church and a Jewish community are addressing painful history through a Sukkot festival

By Lindsay Eanet September 29, 2023 2:23 pm

etrog exhibit

A NYC exhibit explores the etrog’s journey around the Jewish world

By Rachel Ringler September 29, 2023 1:54 pm

Why most Asian Jews use imported etrogs on Sukkot even though their countries grow the fruit

By Jordyn Haime September 27, 2023 4:57 pm

We want to hear about your stories about converting to Judaism

By JTA Staff September 27, 2023 2:42 pm

The New Jews of Show Low, Arizona: How a pastor parted with Jesus and led his congregation to Judaism

By Asaf Elia-Shalev September 27, 2023 2:00 pm

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