In prayer guidelines ahead of Rosh Hashanah, health experts urge shofar blower to aim the opening away from congregants and cover it with a mask in some cases

With vaccinations, transmission and mask mandates varying by region in the US and the under-12 group ineligible for the jab, how can we safely navigate this year's celebrations?

Amir Abu Laben also must pay NIS 250,000 to Itay Margi's family for 2019 death, which he caused while selling drugs; judge: 'The circumstances of the crime... are most grave'

Ruth Brandspiegel heard the name of her childhood friend Sasha Eisenberg during New Jersey online service; days later, they met and recounted memories of their families' friendship

Police launch investigation into anti-Semitic vandalism, as Germany marks one year since 2 were killed in shooting rampage by neo-Nazi

Back-up arrangements due to the coronavirus pandemic are changed again as congregations are forced to evacuate -- some of them in the middle of services

Shul Cloud, the biggest name in online Jewish worship, admits mistakes after system failed to deliver online prayer services for synagogues on 'biggest day of year'

Worshipers from Temple Har Shalom, a reform congregation, reportedly able to maintain social distancing in the 6,100 capacity arena

6-year-old Bibi Shapiro from South Africa participates in online service at Central Synagogue after video circulates widely of him singing a children’s version of the prayer

Progressive Jewish leaders focus Yom Kippur addresses on call to congregants to take action on racism