Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the former mayor and congressman David Cicilline had been studying Hebrew, parsing Torah portions, and preparing together for the past 16 months. It is not every day ...

Eleven years ago, best friends Ariana Handelman and Marc Luban had a one-of-a-kind bar and bat mitzvah party: They built a playground in a day. On “Build Day,” Handelman and Luban—along with their ...

The anniversary of my Bar Mitzvah occurs around this time. At age 13, boys and girls celebrate this rite of passage. It is preceded by years of study, including Jewish history and rituals, as well as ...

In times of challenge and uncertainty, the heart of the Jewish people beats stronger than ever for Israel. For many Jewish families in the United States, a Bar Mitzvah celebration is no longer just a ...

It was impossible to distinguish who was happier or prouder: The 10 elderly Los Angeles Jewish Health (LAJH) residents celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs, or LAJH CEO and President Dale Surowitz.

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Bar mitzvah scroll, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test ...

A World War II veteran rang in his 102nd birthday surrounded by loved ones in Florida — but said “the best is yet to come” as he sets out to cross off his bucket-list goals, including a long-awaited ...

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One of the most well-known Jewish traditions is the bar or bat mitzvah, when teens are given the chance to ascend to Jewish adulthood in front of their friends, family and fellow congregants. But for ...

Dear Carolyn: My husband does not want to invite his brother and family to our son’s upcoming bar mitzvah. He thinks they are bad people, in part stemming from some stuff that went down with their ...