Judaism

Torah

Blessing the People With Love and Joy

Local

Does Birthright Stifle Teen Travel?

Shavuot

Synagogues Celebrate New Arrivals

Judaism

The Rise of Chabad in Philadelphia

By:

Bryan Schwartzman

Led by Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, Philadelphia's Chabad movement has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few decades. How have they done it?

Israel

Sharansky’s Kotel Plan Loses Support From Both Sides

By:

Ben Sales, JTA

Following a court ruling in their favor, leaders of an organization pushing for women's prayer rights at the Western Wall withdrew their endorsement of a compromise proposal to expand the egalitarian section there.

Arts

Steinhardt Collection Sets Record for Judaica Auction

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JTA

An auction of the 500-piece Judaica collection owned by philanthropist Michael Steinhardt was the "most valuable auction of Judaica ever held," Sotheby's said.

Fashion

Legendary Handbag Designer Discusses Life, Love and First Ladies

Judith Leiber’s career has taken her from the Budapest Ghetto to the White House

By:

Melissa Jacobs

Judith Leiber reflects on a remarkable life that has encompassed surviving the Holocaust, creating the iconic handbag company that bears her name and witnessing the opening of a museum devoted to her craft.