American Jews prepared to celebrate one of their faith's most joyous holidays after the release of 20 Israeli hostages.

In the months following Oct. 7, Kesher Yehudi invited Nova survivors to experience one full Shabbat in the merit of bringing ...

On this overwhelmingly sad day of remembrance, parting from the holiday is a challenge, but we channel our grief and focus on ...

In the Diaspora, Yizkor is recited on Shemini Atzeret, the day preceding Simchat Torah. But in Israel, where the two are ...

Jews in New Jersey normally greet Simchat Torah, which begins at sunset on Thursday, with joy. It's traditionally a holiday of dance, song and feasts. Simchat Torah, which means "rejoicing of the ...

Before the plaza even became known as Hostages Square, Sharbat had established what became a ritual — Kabbalat Shabbat ...

Simchat Torah, Hebrew for “Rejoicing of the Torah” is a Jewish religious holiday that commemorates the completion of the yearly cycle of Torah reading. The Torah is a central part of Judaism and to ...

About 150 were in attendance, including members of Congregation Kol Shofar in Tiburon, which celebrates Simchat Torah with ...

What should have been a weekend of celebration in Israel took a tragic turn on Saturday after the Hamas militant group attacked the southern area of the country on several fronts. Saturday’s attack ...

Simchat Torah itself became a scar. The holiday, whose name means “Rejoicing with the Torah,” marks the Torah reading’s annual completion and restart — a cycle of renewal, celebrated with exuberant ...