Judaism

Mariusz Robert Opałko, holding a Torah scroll, and Michael Freund at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel on June 9, 2013. (Courtesy of Shavei Israel)

When elders reveal they are Jewish on their deathbeds, their children often return to Judaism

In places where identifying as Jewish used to be dangerous, the dying unburden themselves of an old secret.

By Cnaan Liphshiz June 27, 2019 3:04 pm

Dallas-area church says Judaism is ‘dangerous’

Several Muslim and Jewish leaders in the Dallas area offered to meet with the church leadership in an effort to jumpstart a dialogue.

June 6, 2018 5:38 pm

For many Israeli teens, the eve of Yom Kippur is a night of forbidden love

Despite the holy day’s somber character — and the prohibition against sexual relations — many look forward to it as an opportunity for flirtation and romance.

September 15, 2017 12:25 pm

Amy Winehouse’s mother slams ex-hubby of late singer for graveside interview

April 29, 2014 4:41 pm

Josh Fattal: Iranian captors knew I was Jewish

March 17, 2014 2:33 pm

Pope Francis praises Jews for keeping their faith amid ‘trials’

September 12, 2013 6:46 am

Book by Pope Francis and Argentinian rabbi translated to English

By Marcy Oster March 20, 2013 3:23 pm

Top 10 reasons why we love Purim, as seen through photos

By Chavie Lieber February 22, 2013 1:12 pm

Is there a place in religious life for marijuana? Ask Yoseph Needelman

By Chavie Lieber December 10, 2012 5:10 pm

French Jewish leader: Circumcision ban will end Jewish life in Europe

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 30, 2012 4:33 pm

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