Local Jewish and city leaders say celebrating Sigd publicly can fight antisemitism and showcase Jewish diversity.

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Newly excavated extension of the Western Wall with inscriptions. (Photo by Geoffrey Clarfield). I first set foot in Jerusalem ...

For Good is released, what are the historic meanings of conical headwear, and how has it evolved – from its ancient origins ...

Centuries of church schisms show that if there’s a doctrine to be fought over, there’s a good chance Christians will fight about it. That repeated splintering is what makes the Council of Nicaea — a ...

At the Council of Nicaea in 325, the Emperor Constantine summoned bishops from around the Roman Empire. The council hashed ...

For Palestinians living in the West Bank the occupation is a source of continued anger that has not stopped them from hoping ...

November is the day when Anglicans remember St Hilda of Whitby. She was a powerful and important woman in the history of the ...

In modern times, we light one menorah candle on the first night of Hanukkah, plus a “helper” candle, called the shammash.

Archaeologists have been left stunned after finding remarkable Christian floor mosaic - which could shed light on the secrets ...

The renovation is part of an ongoing plan to spruce up Jewish heritage sites amid a huge increase in tourism from Israel. (JTA) — Authorities in Morocco completed a renovation of the historic Jewish ...

A court decision allowing Israeli women to take the Chief Rabbinate’s exams is the latest sign of growing recognition for ...