Zimtsterne, or cinnamon stars, are known to observant Jews as 'erste sternen,' or first stars - a reminder of the first evening stars that must be visible before breaking the fast

Tamar Zandberg says practice of swinging live chicken around one's head to absolve sin causes suffering, suggests possible 'to continue the tradition' by instead giving money

New framework for pardons gives special consideration to the elderly, those with special needs who contributed to country's security, rehabilitated adults convicted as minors

PA security official reportedly tells PA's Abbas he cannot promise end to attacks; IDF said to more than double its presence in West Bank since beginning of terror wave

Most Jews believe some offenses too severe to forgive, that asking someone who's not the victim for forgiveness is illogical and that forgiveness isn't offered unconditionally

Some schools with large Jewish populations to close for the day to avoid being docked; state official says law doesn’t allow schools in session on 'count day' to apply for waivers

Koufax’s Jewish identity — and his famous Yom Kippur sit-out — are highlighted alongside his many career accolades during an unveiling ceremony at Dodger Stadium

Prosecutors say 30-year-old Mohammed Haroub shouted 'Jew, Jew' as he tried to kill victim, who was not Jewish

Eran Azoulay suspected of also taking drugs before getting behind the wheel; maintains Barak Houry came out of nowhere, but witnesses say he was recklessly speeding

The life of Barak Houry, 12, was tragically cut short when he was run over on his bike; his family is intent on fulfilling his dream: creating an automated fire-fighting device