In her 10 years as a rabbi, Diana Fersko's constituents have turned to her about the concurrent uptick in US antisemitism. Her new book gives thoughtful answers to their concerns

While such programs have existed for more than a decade, Azara is perhaps Europe’s first, hoping to offer a pluralistic space for intensive study of Talmud and other holy books

Myriam Ackermann-Sommer wants to see women more involved with Jewish life, including in the synagogue. But not all welcome her -- or even her Modern Orthodox denomination

The institute, which is committed to gender equality, LGBTQ inclusion and reaching Jews across denominations, will wait until it gathers another cohort that can execute its vision

New children's book harnesses childish curiosity and wonderment to expose very young readers to the deeper aspects of the Jewish purification ritual

Challenged to come up with a religious innovation Deborah Newbrun remembers what was lacking when she divorced, adapting existing practices to help people with healing and closure

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg tries to make amends after receiving funding from Jewish billionaire Leslie Wexner, whose ties to convicted sex offender Epstein have come under scrutiny

Government's plan to pay salaries of female experts on Jewish law is important, says seminary head, but further steps are integral in bringing women into official religious life

'I had no choice but to become a rabbi if I wanted to study what fascinated me,' says 40-year-old former journalist Eliora Peretz

After twice meeting at rabbinical seminars on opposite sides of the ocean, Amy Wallk and Mark Cohn realized that leading 2 congregations 700 miles apart couldn't stop their romance