Rabbi Victor Urecki says congregants have been supportive of his sometimes quirky pastimes - and that this generosity of spirit has helped him evolve to better serve their needs
Seth Stern's new book 'Speaking Yiddish to Chickens' tells how his grandparents joined thousands of other Jews in a plucky venture as they rebuilt their lives in rural America
Israel leads as country with most applicants for 2nd year running, after Portuguese government began allowing descendants of Sephardic Jews to seek passports
Prosecutors say suspect, who will be tried as a juvenile if court takes up case, 'supported the cruel and malicious killing of thousands of prisoners' at Sachsenhausen
The heretical Jewish philosopher was excommunicated by his community in 1656 for his ideas. A newly released documentary about him had a similar reception - but critics love it
Shortly before Rosh Hashanah, comes another opportunity for new beginnings - football's opening week. Here's a list of athletes who might be coming fresh from the synagogue
Hubert Aiwanger insists he didn't write antisemitic flier and doesn't remember giving Nazi salute when he was in high school, as pressure against him mounts
Announcement follows campaign by Jewish groups in response to auction house's sale of jewelry belonging to the late heiress to the fortune of a former Nazi Party member
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