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When should Selichot be recited, and why are the pre-dawn hours considered especially meaningful? Learn two practical halachot about the proper time for these prayers.

As Elul begins, learn when Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews start reciting Selichot and an important halacha to remember when waking early to pray.

Archaeologists uncovered two Second Temple era synagogues at ancient Magdala, offering a remarkable glimpse into Jewish worship, daily life, and ritual observance.

After a year and a half of joint work, a new Education Ministry directive sets guidelines for communication between parents and teaching staff. The goal: maintain ongoing contact while respecting educ...

Two surprising encounters offer important lessons from Parashat Shoftim about overcoming division, giving charity, and changing the world through our own actions.

From Mark Twain and Leo Tolstoy to David Ben-Gurion, discover inspiring quotes that reveal why the survival of the Jewish people has fascinated philosophers, historians, and world leaders for centurie...

More than half of New York City’s hate crimes targeted Jews, even though Jews make up only about 10% of the city’s population. The figures come amid growing criticism of new Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

In short? Sit on a bench, sink into the couch, grab some ice cream, a slushie, or fire up the grill, and make your relationship with your kids your top priority. There is no more life-giving spring th...

No traffic, no honking, and no parking lots. Discover why Mackinac Island remains one of America's most unique travel destinations with its long-standing ban on cars.

What did two ancient scrolls, discovered centuries apart, reveal about the Bible? Their remarkable accuracy continues to astonish scholars and strengthen confidence in the Masorah.