For Denver native Gabby Plotkin, the tradition of hosting Shabbat dinner stems from her childhood. “That was the way that we saw our family friends and built community,” she recalled. Following her ...

For October 7 captives and their relatives, Jewish rituals have often become lifelines. Psychologists say religion offers meaning — but warn of vulnerabilities The post ‘Shabbat kept me’: Many ...

Let’s start with Nachamu – a Shabbat named for its haftara. Here’s a riddle to ask your Shabbat guests: What Shabbatot are named for their haftara? Nachamu is one. Last week’s Chazon is another.

When the Shabbat-dinner nonprofit OneTable slashed a quarter of its staff last month, it wasn’t only because of a budget crisis. It’s true that fundraising was way down. But the group was also ...