Arvin Ghahremani, an Iranian Jew sentenced to death for a murder during a street fight, received a one-month stay of execution following a global pressure campaign and calls for prayer in Jewish communities worldwide.

Growing up with a non-Jewish name in Iran, the author was prompted to choose a Hebrew name at her New York wedding, ultimately settling on Ketura before later changing it to Esther to embody a regal and empowered identity.

Israeli actress Gal Gadot and her husband Yaron Varsano welcomed their fourth daughter, giving her the Hebrew name Ori, meaning "my light."

Congratulations to Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian on the birth of their second daughter.

This collection of poems by Linda Pastan, published in Moment Magazine between 1975 and 2015, covers a range of themes and topics.

When Justice Stephen Breyer was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1994, a celebration was held by the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, honoring the first time two Jews sat on the Court since 1932.

Shakespeare's character Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice" has sparked scholarly debate about his identity and symbolism.

The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism.