Rabbis and rabbinical students in the United States are more diverse than ever. That includes increasing numbers of women and LGBTQ+ people.

On Jan. 1, millions of people worldwide made New Year’s resolutions. According to statistics, roughly 80% will abandon them before February. We’ve all been there: the gym membership that goes unused ...

(JNS) — The Jewish community in Pasadena, Calif., is experiencing a “mix of emotion” as the one-year anniversary approaches of the Eaton Fire, which broke out on Jan. 7, 2025, and killed 19 people and ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running as he works to fulfill campaign promises to the people of New York City. The 34-year-old democratic socialist has already signed ...

Freshly sworn in Council Speaker Julie Menin on Wednesday said she’ll push to restrict protests outside synagogues and other houses of worship — as one of her first official acts of office. It comes ...

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The New York City Council made history on Wednesday by electing Julie Menin as its first Jewish speaker. Menin said it's an opportunity to bridge the divides that have been so prevalent of late in the ...

Annually I relearn the headaches of departing Jackson on cross-country drives anytime in November. My dilly-dallying until leaving on the day before Thanksgiving made things even worse. Facing a new ...

President Trump took decisive action to pardon January 6 defendants who were unfairly targeted, overcharged, and used as political examples. They were not protected by the leaders who failed them.

Three Kings Day, or Día de Los Reyes, is a Christian holiday celebrated on Jan. 6, 12 days after Christmas. The holiday commemorates the visit of the three Magi, or wise men, who brought gifts to the ...