What was with that Hebrew prayer on Sunday's episode of Mad Men? A scene where an immigrant father blesses his son in Hebrew had fans puzzling. Newly hired copywriter Michael Ginsberg goes home to a ...

JERUSALEMJERUSALEM — A rare Hebrew manuscript written in 14th century Germany is going on display for the first time, just before the Jewish New Year, Israel Museum officials said Wednesday. The text, ...

Andrew Parver’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing since Sunday. That’s when Parver, the director of operations at the Hebrew Free Burial Association in New York City, put out a call for donations of prayer ...

A medieval Hebrew prayer book that has been held by Paris-based Alliance Israélite Universelle for more than 150 years will be offered at a Sotheby’s auction in New York after the two holiest holidays ...

With the spike in demand for the society’s services caused by the coronavirus, the supply of the traditional wrapping ran low. (JTA) – Andrew Parver’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing since Sunday. That’s ...

A rare Hebrew text dating back to the 9th century has been unveiled by a collector of rare biblical artefacts - and it is believed to be the world's oldest Jewish prayer book. The 50-page binder was ...

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I have always been perplexed by people who say, “I am not religious, but I am spiritual!” It’s not the statement itself that bothers me; after all it is pretty straightforward regarding its innately ...

"I hope you find the courage to make your life a blessing," the Facebook founder told grads, quoting Debbie Friedman's version of the "Mi Shebeirach." (JTA) — Mark Zuckerberg’s commencement speech at ...