The tradition of Jewish matchmaking dates back to, well, Genesis 24—so, well before the song "Matchmaker" of Fiddler on the Roof fame brought matchmaking to Broadway. And that's just the start of ...

For most American Jews today, Shavuot is not exactly a big-ticket holiday. Observance lags behind springtime Passover, and it pales in comparison to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the fall “high ...

This article was produced as part of JTA’s Teen Journalism Fellowship, a program that works with Jewish teens around the world to report on issues that affect their lives. (JTA) — Like many Jewish ...

Holidays at the White House and vice president's residence have been something to behold for many years, from turkey pardons to the Obamas' annual Christmas greetings. While the tradition list may be ...

(The Conversation) — Recent generations of Jewish women have looked to reinvent rituals marking the most meaningful moments in their lives, especially childbirth and motherhood. Women are not, however ...

For the third of their three weddings, Hallie Applebaum and Elan Raffel set up a chuppah in Oaxaca, the Mexican city where they first confessed their love for each other. Oaxaca is a vibrant hub of ...

When De Toledo High School, a college preparatory school in West Hills, held its graduation ceremony for the more than 80 seniors in its 2024 class, the school continued its longstanding tradition, ...

The shift marks a significant change in tone for a movement that long treated intermarriage as a threat to Jewish continuity, ...

Ari and Lauren Douglas’ wedding had many of the hallmarks of a traditional Jewish ceremony. The couple stood under a traditional covering called a chuppah, as a cantor recited a series of blessings.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Hanukkah is underway. At sunset, the Jewish community marked the beginning of the 8-day holiday. The University of West Florida celebrated with a ceremony on campus on Thursday ...