At least 45 people dead in stampede at mass Lag b’Omer holiday celebration in...
At least 45 people were crushed to death and at least 150 wounded Thursday night in a stampede during a celebration that drew tens...
Elie Wiesel to be the first Jew honored with a bust in the National...
Washington’s National Cathedral, known for its role during presidential inaugurations and other days of national import, is honoring Elie Wiesel, the Nobel Peace Laureate...
Infuriated by the Sarah Halimi ruling, French Jews scream about the state’s handling of...
PARIS — A rumble rose from the 20,000 Jewish protesters at Trocadero Square, then exploded into shrill screams.
“I don’t even know whether to reassure...
After legislative session, Jewish groups see some wins, some losses
The recently completed Maryland General Assembly session began under the haze of the pandemic, with many residents and businesses suffering financially and legislators having...
Kosher restaurants experiment with delivery methods
Ben Yehuda Cafe & Pizzeria didn’t have a delivery service a year ago, but that changed after COVID-19. When the pandemic prevented customers from...
Holocaust museum honors Stuart Eizenstat
Stuart Eizenstat sees it as “life coming full circle.”
Last week the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington bestowed upon him its highest honor,...
Chabad of Loudoun County to launch Hebrew school
Why do Jews play with dreidels? How do you make a latke? And is a shofar some sort of trumpet?
These are some of the...
Virginia Republicans reverse decision, will accommodate voting for Shabbat observers
The Virginia Republican Party, reversing a previous decision, has created an opportunity for Jews to vote for a gubernatorial nominee before Shabbat starts.
On Sunday,...
Deni Avdija’s rookie season ends early with ankle injury
By Emily Burack
Israeli Deni Avdija’s up-and-down rookie season in the NBA will end early: The Washington Wizards forward suffered an ankle injury Wednesday night.
Late...
Who’s the cutest at Congregation Beth Emeth?
At only 10, Rankin has his own Facebook page. And he’s met a slew of recording artists.
But what he really enjoys is tearing downspouts...