Michael Kurin explores the complex Jewish perspective on rejoicing at the downfall of enemies, a topic rekindled by recent conflicts involving Israel. The de...

The article explores the intriguing choice of the Akeidah, the binding of Isaac, as the Torah reading for the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Traditionally, Tor...

The article discusses the question of why Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday, even outside of Israel where most other holidays have an additional day added. Th...