A detailed explanation of the Jewish tradition of Shabbat, including its significance, practices, and rituals.

In 1984, a legal case involving the Sabbath rights of employees in Connecticut brought attention to the religious implications of labor laws.

The author reflects on growing up in a Jewish family in Manchester during the 1950s and the complexities of celebrating Christmas as Jews.

Yonatan Alman, an Israeli soldier stationed on Israel's northern front with Lebanon, has shared a video where he wishes viewers a happy Hanukkah in Yiddish and shows the gift he received.

In this article, the author explores the significance of the Hanukkah candles and their relation to other Jewish rituals, such as Friday night kiddush and the four cups drunk at the Pesah seder.

The Alyias Donation Book, a unique device used in synagogue fundraising during the early 20th century, sheds light on the practice of shnuddering.

The 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on religion.

This article discusses the issue of religious discrimination in the workplace, specifically focusing on the question of whether employers can force employees to work on their Sabbath.

Abraham Joshua Heschel, a renowned Jewish theologian, had a casual family visit with the author's parents in 1959.

This text explores the author's father's relationship with Jewish law and observance.

Colin Powell's recent passing brought attention to his experiences as a Shabbos goy in his youth, helping observant Jews with tasks on the Sabbath.

In this discussion, Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair joins Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver to explore the importance and practice of the biblical ordinance of shmitah in Israel today.

This article reflects on the author's experiences with Ethiopian Jews and their version of Friday night dinner.

The author discusses the issue of liturgical repetition in Jewish prayer and its potential implications.

The story follows a group of young Jewish men in a town called Worms.

The text delves into the concept of the "Myth of Chosenness" in Judaism, exploring how the idea of Jews being chosen by God has been perceived and internalized by individuals.

The emergence of a new twist on the traditional noodle kugel dish in American Jewish cuisine is highlighted, with Frosted Flakes cereal introduced as a topping by the Kellogg Company in 1952, replacing the more simple toppings used in Europe.

In a recent discussion with Roving Mid-East Reporter Naomi Zeveloff and Tel Aviv Review host Gilad Halpern, key topics included the absence of debate on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict ahead of Israel's elections, Prime Minister Netanyahu's image as an "autocrat whisperer," the initiative to introduce public transportation on the Sabbath in Israeli cities led by Likud, and the resurgence of English language media in Israel amidst a decline in international media.

Naomi Zeveloff, Gilad Halpern, and Noah Efron's discussion covers topics like the absence of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Israel's election debates, Prime Minister Netanyahu's portrayal as an "autocrat whisperer," the introduction of public transportation on the Sabbath, and the resurgence of English language media in Israel.

The Supreme Court is considering a case involving a Seventh-day Adventist employee whose religious beliefs prevent him from working on Saturdays.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the controversy surrounding Airbnb's decision to remove Jewish settlers from their site, questioning whether it was a courageous political stand or unjust singling out of Israel.

The final Torah portions of Leviticus, Behar and Behukkotai, extend the concept of sanctity from the Tabernacle to include time and place, introducing the Sabbath and Shemitah laws.

Italian Jews have a long history of creating traditional pasta dishes, with Tagliolini colla Crosta being a beloved favorite among them, especially popular on Purim.

The author reflects on the traditional Jewish poem, Eishet Hayil (Woman of Valor), initially viewing it as a metaphor between the Jewish people and the Sabbath, then later as a misogynistic text.

On a podcast discussing the Balfour Declaration's centennial, Noah Efron, Gilad Halpern, and Charlotte Hall deliberate its ongoing controversy, Meretz party leaders claiming their party is no longer Zionist, and a Supreme Court ruling allowing stores to open on the Sabbath in Tel Aviv.