Musicians and rabbis, chefs and writers take on questions of spirituality and knock on the gates of heaven with Jerusalem cultural center Beit Avi Chai

Wide range of possibilities available for American Jews to observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, whatever one's interests may be

Epidemiologists weigh in on the safety of attending prayers, hearing the shofar, Yom Kippur break fast meals, going 'sukkah hopping,' and other customs in the pandemic era

Many congregations opt for virtual services, while some Orthodox ones will have short in-person prayers, but COVID-19 is testing commitment across the religious spectrum

Mayor Ron Huldai calls right to prayer 'fundamental,' offers logistical assistance to city's hundreds of synagogues

For observant Jews, virtual services aren't an option on the holidays. Already fatigued from a prolonged hiatus on usual worship, many do their best to restore a sense of normalcy

Bullet-ridden door that remained closed during anti-Semitic shooting, saving worshipers inside, set to become part of a memorial

Stephan Balliet, accused of killing 2 after failing to storm shul in Halle, is warned he could be thrown out of courtroom for pushing racist worldview

Amir Abu Laben admits his behavior resulted in Itay Margi's death; also confesses to drug trafficking in plea deal that sees 2 other charges dropped

Amir Abu Laben also indicted for drug trafficking, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit a crime in death of Itay Margi in Tel Aviv