St. Andrew, whose feast day is Nov. 30, was one of the two initial disciples of John the Baptist who encountered Jesus at the ...

The old and new testaments are a treasure trove of stories illuminating the path of hope in stark contrast to […] ...

If you’re looking for a love story, this week in Toldot, we read a magnificent one, in fact, the first. You see, we are told ...

This week’s Arabic word of the week is, in its many variations, one of the most popular names, not only in the Arab world region but around the world. Mariam is a female name that has a long, rich ...

The disaster arrives in 587 B.C. as Babylon destroys Jerusalem, bringing swift destruction to what had been eroding for ...

As the shepherds heard the angel’s words of comfort and joy, awestruck—perhaps doing their best to comfort their frightened ...

Some 2,000 people attend Thursday night rally outside city hall after mayor nixes planned Dam Square demonstration, saying she's unable to guarantee safety of attendees ...

The Beta Israel community came together to celebrate the ancient holiday with prayers for Avraham Mengitsu and the other hostages held in Gaza.

Prayer and action cultivate gratitude, writes ritualist, musician, healer and teacher Kohenet Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny.

This idea can be illustrated by taking a close look at the names Dina, Adina, and Vardina. All three of these names rhyme with each (they each end with the two syllables dina), yet each name has a ...

The Jewish practice of counting our blessings encourages us to recognize and appreciate the sustenance in our lives. This ...

There is no Biblical term for “identity”. True we have terms for self (Anochi), or something closer to core identity such as ...