The idea behind it is the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or “repairing the world.” By focusing on one day to do charitable acts, it is a way to do good together. That could be helping a neighbour, ...

I was anxious about singing biblical Hebrew in front of so many family and friends. By the big day, I had completely ...

Adam Sandler says he’s grateful to have Jackie Sandler, his wife of 22 years, by his side. “We're very close. We like to talk ...

Mia Blair Levy will become a bat mitzvah at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Congregation Mishkan Or. Mia is the daughter of Brett and ...

When Frankie the pug turned 13, her moms threw a joyful “Bark Mitzvah” with treats, bagels, and fun, a viral celebration of ...

Let’s stand together in this tremendous mitzvah Hatzalas Nefashos. Rochel and Aizik are doing everything they can to save ...

Local organizations are making it exceptionally easy this year to connect with our community and the world outside South Florida.

Kamran Hekmati, 70, was detained earlier this year during brief trip; is held in notorious Evin prison; US calls for his ...

Kamran Hekmati of Long Island was arrested for visiting Israel 13 years ago to celebrate his son’s bar mitzvah, they said.

Rep. Thomas Suozzi asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday to help free Kamran Hekmati, of Great Neck Estates, after ...

States are facing uncertainty about providing full monthly benefits for a federal food program serving 42 million Americans.

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S.