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Candles surrounding the word "Yizkor" meaning "may He remember."

Yizkor on Yom Kippur: Remembrance amid the grief of October 7

While Yom Kippur can be an intense experience any year, this year Yom Kippur is taking place just days after the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre.
A sign at a candle vigil for those killed or taken hostage by Hamas in the October 7th massacre reads "There Are No Words", on October 20, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

10 ways to commemorate the anniversary of October 7

After a year of war, the anniversary of October 7 will serve for many as a day to mourn and heal together.

What is Zionism?

What is God?

The history of the bar and bat mitzvah

The bar and bat mitzvah as we know it today began in the 12th century and has evolved significantly through the centuries.

What does Judaism say about the death penalty?

Jewish tradition has a complex stance on the death penalty, one that emphasizes both the gravity of certain crimes and the sanctity of human life.

Amy Albertson: Owning Your Identity

What does Judaism say about fashion?

Does Judaism require us to forgive?

What does Judaism say about racism?

“From the standpoint of the Torah, there can be no distinction between one human being and another on the basis of race or color.”
the greatest gift i ever received - charity

What does it mean to give tzedakah?

How does Judaism define happiness?

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