Berel Lang of Wesleyan University writes to ask if I would “consider tracing the genealogy of the Hebrew Sabbath greeting ‘Shabbat Shalom’ — specifically, when it entered popular discourse.” And he ...

Every Friday, I'll be offering a story, recipe, suggestion, or idea to inspire you and your family to make the coming Shabbat extra special – and for this first “Shabbat Shalom!” post, I thought I ...

I am not, as most Israelis are not, what anyone would call religious. But Shabbat is something else. I believe in God, not ashamed of it. Though it is not exactly a career enhancer in Hollywood, not ...

President Trump’s proclamation endorsing Shabbat appears to have divided the Jewish community in the USA. How can there be Jews against Shabbat? What’s your view?   Yours. Tony G. Dear Tony, From what ...

PHILADELPHIA (JTA) — There’s something uniquely American about an event that combines secular ritual with actual religion. In six states and the District of Columbia, but especially in Pennsylvania, ...

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SPRINGFIELD-Temple Sha'arey Shalom, 78 So. Springfield Ave., Springfield will celebrate Music Sabbath on Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Guest Cantor Jaqueline Shuchat-Marx will join Sha'arey Shalom Cantor Amy ...