To understand Islam, we need to understand its major divisions, Sunni and Shiite. One way to start is to grasp the dueling ...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez became the most prominent European leader to describe the situation in Gaza as a ...

Many of Dylan’s songs are replete with biblical references hearkening back to his Jewish studies in childhood.

The Village Voice review of Lucas Schaefer’s ‘The Slip’ reports that is a character-based novel brimming with outrageous characters.

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and other candidates in NYC mayoral election sought Hasidic endorsements with Yiddish ads, ...

Purim is a festive holiday, also without a work restriction, near the end of winter. It commemorates the narrow Jewish escape ...

Mayoral candidate Brad Lander was cuffed and detained by ICE agents after asking to see a warrant for people who were detained after an immigration hearing. Video from the city comptroller’s press ...

The first day of Hanukkah and Christmas have only coincided a handful of times since 1900, according to the Jewish Federations of North America. The holidays started on the same day in 1910, 1921 ...

The first light on a 13-foot tall menorah was lit using a hydraulic lift outside the State House in Concord on Wednesday to mark the first night of Hanukkah. Chabad Lubavitch organized the display ...

WASHINGTON — The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights," begins this week. Hanukkah commemorates the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after a small group ...

PIKESVILLE, Md. — The Christmas and first night of Hanukkah holidays crossed paths on Wednesday for the first time in nearly 20 years. According to the Associated Press, the last time Hanukkah ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Although Dec. 25 is known for celebrating Christmas, this year it is also a day for celebrating another special holiday, which is the first night of Hanukkah. It’s been ...