(JNS)  At the heart of Purim celebrations lies a simple yet profound act: giving food to others. But as with all acts of giving,...

  Edited by: TJVNews.com In a powerful display of unity and remembrance, the Staten Island Jewish community gathered at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Seaview...

The Masks Our Students Wear By: Debbie Niderberg One of the most exciting elements of Purim, for many children (and even adults), is the opportunity to...

1. It Tells a Story of Palace Intrigue Set in ancient Persia in the 4th century BCE, the Book of Esther recounts the dramatic events...

By Jonathan S. Tobin ( JNS) This is not the first time in history in which some Jews have internalized the hate that has...

Oldest Jewish Mikvah Outside Israel Unearthed in Ancient Roman Port City of Ostia Antica By:  Fern Sidman In a landmark archaeological discovery, researchers in the ancient Roman...

By: Miriam Szokovski Wondering why hamantaschen are traditional Purim fare? The reasons and symbolism are abundant. Today I’ve got a great roundup of sweet hamantaschen, traditional...

Three photos shot on Purim in Tel Aviv in the mid-1920s provide a rare glimpse at how the residents of the land celebrated the...

By: Chabad.org The jolly Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). Purim...

By: Chaya Sora Jungreis-Gertzulin “Though I walk through the valley overshadowed by death, I feel no harm, for You are with me.” (Tehillim 23:4) “Va’tilokach Esther,...

By: Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb As a person who likes to see the connections between the Jewish calendar of holiday celebrations and the weekly Torah...

Trump’s Gaza Strategy Tied to Global Trade Vision, Says Middle East Expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar By: Fern Sidman In a compelling analysis of President Donald Trump’s...

(AP) — American Jews who fled their Syrian homeland decades ago went to the White House this week to appeal to the Trump administration...

24th Annual Community Days Kickoff Brings Staten Island Together for Positive Change and Collaboration Edited by: TJVNews.com The 24th Annual Community Days Kickoff, a key event...

(As delivered) Thank you! Thank you for this incredible recognition, and an enormous thank you to the ADL. Jonathan, thank you so much for your...

(JNS) B’nai B’rith International, a more than 180-year-old U.S. Jewish nonprofit, applauded U.S. President Donald Trump for his devotion to hostages, whom Hamas holds...