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Steve Witkoff's grandson born on 15th anniversary of son Andrew's death
Andrew Witkoff died of an opioid overdose in 2011 at age 22. Steve Witkoff previously spoke about the loss at a conference on the opioid epidemic organized by Melania Trump.
Tu B’Av’s deeper meaning: Rebuilding Jewish connection beyond romance - opinion
The body continues: In war, dance becomes a way to survive
Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience
We have seen the Jewish future, and it is all about choice
Choosing to be Jewish is at the center of Jewish life in America, how are the different streams of Judaism adapting?
Judaism should bring the 'last confession' (vidui) back
The last confession (vidui), has somewhat disappeared in recent centuries. In this column, I’ll briefly lay out the case for restoring this meaningful ritual.
There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want Jewish music to get one, too.
Two musicians are proposing a "best Jewish music album" category be added to the Grammys.
The powerful healing from the Mourner's Kaddish - opinon
Jewish rituals enable people to pass their beliefs and values down to future generations.
Future of Jewish religious freedom hangs in balance in EU -opinion
Regarding Jewish religious freedom, tolerance of belief and speech is not enough.
Everything you need to know about kitniyot - opinion
Ashkenazi Jews have a custom of not eating legumes on Passover.
Jewish lessons for addressing debt - opinion
Judaism provides a way of making the problems of the debt real by describing the polity to include not only those who happen to be alive today but those who will succeed us.
Budapest's Jewish Quarter is being destroyed
A few days ago, news that one of the oldest houses in the Jewish district of Budapest will soon be demolished spread like wildfire on social media, sparking outrage.
EU court decision: Happy cows higher priority than happy Jews - analysis
It is not as if kosher meat is banned in Flanders of Wallonia, just that the ritual slaughter of the cows there is forbidden. This means if you want to eat kosher meat, it will have to be imported, something that will significantly increase the price.
Jackie Jakubowski, editor of Swedish Jewish magazine, dies at 68
Jakubowski died Sunday at the age of 68 after a long illness, according to the Jewish Council of Stockholm.
