Dan Schnur is the U.S. Politics Editor for the Jewish Journal. He teaches courses in politics, communications, and leadership ...

Discover the diverse New Year celebrations around the world, from the Chinese Spring Festival and Islamic Hijri New Year to ...

January 1 has not always been the Global date for the day of New Year throughout history and the global acknowledgement of January 1 as the New Years Day has eventually evolved through some ...

While the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah often falls at varying points during November and December, this year's festival of ...

On Thursday night, the Lakewood community gathered to celebrate Yud Tes Kislev, known as the "Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus," at 7 different Farbrengens throughout the community.

While a simple "Happy Hanukkah" will do the job, you may be able to impress your Jewish friends with a more creative Hanukkah ...

The Rev. Shannon Blosser sees how his son loves church — the music, the singing, the communion. But the United Methodist ...

Over 2,000 women gathered at Rosa Hall in Crown Heights, joined by over 5,500 participants online, to celebrate Yud Tes ...

Google Photos has long been a favorite for storing and sharing memories, but recent changes have left many seeking alternatives. A good photo storage platform should offer more than just space.

Six local food-serving establishments received priority item violations during Naugatuck... For Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New ...

Rosh Hashanah is traditionally a two-day holiday, but attendance in many synagogues plummets on the second day. Some say it’s too difficult to miss work or sit through services for two days ...

The year was made up of extraordinary moments — and Times photographers captured them in extraordinary images. By Carolyn Ryan I’m a managing editor at The Times. When shots were fired at a ...