Judaism

The 2015-2016 school year saw a breakthrough of more than 100,000 students in Jewish schools in New York City.

Doctors who refuse to participate in the NJ mercy killing law are compelled to pass on their patient’s case to another doctor who is willing to assist the patient.

Tzohar 'Praying Together' attendees all receive the same prayer book to make it easier to follow along.

'Let each stand as a unique holiday and let Tisha B'Av stand as the national day of mourning.'

Mr. Hershkowitz, z'l was the founder of Tomche Shabbos.

Audrey Azoulay is a native of Morocco and the daughter of an adviser to the king.

PM Netanyahu says the second UNESCO resolution adopted on Jerusalem is more "theater of the absurd."

"When the only contact people have with the Orthodox Jewish world is negative and aggressive, it reflects badly on all of us," a hareidi-religious businesswoman said.

Taglit-Birthright is a free 10-day educational trip offered to Jewish young men and women ages 18 to 26.

Agnes Keleti holds more Olympic gold medals than anyone else in the State of Israel.

Both US Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry will speak Monday for J Street.

"Let me just tell you something - that I hate the charge. I find it repulsive. I hate even the question..."

Orthodox Rabbi Kenneth Brander, the dean of the Israel’s Ohr Torah Stone network of institutions, said while cremation is normally considered a “desecration” in Judaism, if it helps save a life during this time it would be “a mitzvah that the deceased is doing posthumously.”

The recent placing of a crucifix near the Uman grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov was an act of “clear provocation,” said Ukraine’s Rabbi...

The public is asked to pray for the recovery of Shalom Reuven ben Shima, and Chava Sarah bas Ita Devorah.

Israel's Chief Rabbinate says it is working on new ways to lower kashrut costs, especially in the dairy industry.

J Street claims that its rejection from the Conference of Presidents is proof its voice is needed.

Israel Police have recommended the prime minister allow MKs to resume ascending to the Temple Mount.

The title that was awarded the three women stops short of a rabbinic ordination, recognizing them instead as spiritual leaders and teachers of halacha.

"This prize also goes to [wife] Avital and to all the Aliyah activists and Prisoners of Zion in the Soviet Union who fought valiantly for the right to immigrate to Israel."

A young Orthodox Jewish athlete from New York has her sights set on qualifying for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The Religious Services Minister will appoint a woman rabbinical court advocate.

More than 200 of the rarest and most important Biblical manuscripts and texts were on display Wednesday night in an historical “Book of Books”...

The NY City Council's Jewish Caucus is demanding that CUNY report anti-Semitic attacks on campus to police.

It appears that Rabbi Landes removed himself from the boundaries of Orthodox Judaism with his defiant "ordination."

In three weeks, the Fast of the 9th of Av will be on the 10th of Av.

"Our roots trace back to here . . . Not far from here the Children of Israel entered the Promised Land."

An Israel Knesset Member got a whack on his tongue for angering the Diaspora.

The sellers claim the building is dilapidated; the congregants vehemently deny the charge, saying it's not true.

Israel Police Dept. raises the security presence in the nation's integrated Muslim-Jewish cities, such as Ramle.