RNS is an independent, nonprofit, and award-winning source of global news on religion, spirituality, and culture. Founded in ...

On the anti-Zionist left, the academic framing “settler colonialism” gained wide currency to describe and deride Zionism, ...

While native Hebrew speakers can often read without nikkud, for those learning the language, especially English speakers, understanding and pronouncing words correctly without these markers is a ...

Raising two daughters on a meager income was difficult enough for them without paying for Hebrew ... help them with their Torah portion and to lack understanding of the ancient words and phrases ...

“Anoint” came into English through their Norman overlords. It meant smearing something with oil or grease, like pigs and ...

During Rosh Hashanah, symbolic foods are an essential tradition. Here's why apples and honey are the most important and ...

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the Rosh Hashana service and the blowing of the shofar.

The meanings behind two-syllable boy names vary widely, offering a rich tapestry of symbolism. Here are some of the most common meanings associated with these names: Strength and Courage: Names like ...

The word itself is derived from the Hebrew root "r-k-b," which carries the general meaning of "to ride" or "to be carried ...

Celebrate Farber Hebrew Day School’s 60th year with a Hachnasat Sefer Torah event on Sept. 29. Join the community for live ...

29. As it celebrates its 60th year, Farber Hebrew Day School is welcoming a new Sefer Torah, and the entire extended Jewish community is invited to join the celebration at a Hachnasat Sefer Torah ...