Religion

Is the “Mezonot” blessing sufficient? And what if there’s a thick layer of cheese? Rabbi Tahan explains: Sometimes two blessings are required – and even two concluding blessings.

The many hardships endured by the Israelites during their desert journey could have been greatly reduced had the nation learned to appreciate what they had.

A photograph of the couple is now on display at the Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes next to some candles, inviting visitors to prayer.

Judaism is an answer to man’s ultimate questions. But nothing is more irrelevant than an answer to a question nobody asks.

Amid crisis, a quiet spiritual awakening is taking root in the Jewish world, marked by unity, resilience, and renewed faith.

Treva Edwards is accused of sexually and physically abusing one of his followers - whom he later reportedly pushed to get an abortion when she fell pregnant.

The landmark event, led by Sharaka and the Abraham Accords Institute, gathered religious leaders to promote tolerance and took place exclusively in Arabic

Unlike in some Christian denominations, where a belief in the afterlife is an organizing idea, Judaism has no single doctrine about what happens after death.

This marks the first time the committee has held a discussion on the harassment of Christians.

An initial reading of the bill has the potential to negatively impact the rights of minorities in the Jewish state, many of whom are seeking refuge from growing antisemitism.