Jewish Telegraphic Agency

At a time of loss and grief, this Jewish ritual says you don’t have to go it alone

This article initially appeared in My Jewish Learning’s Shabbat newsletter Recharge. To sign up to receive Recharge each week in your inbox, click here. In the midst of summer’s long light-filled days ...
Religion News Service

The Jewish summer weeks of mourning

(RNS) — The advent of summer fills me with dread. Not that I don’t enjoy warm days, barbecues or vacations. They’re all very nice. But, as an Orthodox Jew, summers, to me, also mean days of fasting ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Love is in the air — and on the Jewish calendar

Calling all Jews who love to love! Tu B’Av, the Jewish day of love, is upon us once again. Observed every year on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Av, this year the holiday begins Friday, Aug. 8 at ...