Known in Hebrew as Bein HaMetzarim (“between the straits”), the Three Weeks mark a period of national mourning in the Jewish ...

Many people think that the calendar that we use today stems from ancient Rome, which the current version that we use, known as the Gregorian calendar does, but the basics of it were already invented ...

Gods, kings and numbers are involved What’s in a name? Have you ever wondered about the origins of month names? Some months, ...

A traveling workshop of TAU's Orit Guardians program discovered two 15th-century Orit books—the oldest found to date in the ...

Experts say camps offer the opportunity to try skills and social situations while developing a stronger sense of self in the ...

The story of Jesus's birth is oft told, but Mary and Joseph's unconventional courtship can also be found in the history of Judea.

Spokeo reports unique baby names like Truce and Azaiah are rising in popularity in 2025, reflecting cultural shifts and ...

As part of the current Hebrew calendar month Elul, Appel and other Twitter users and bloggers are reflecting on daily themes chosen by a Chicago rabbi in their tweets and blog posts.

The Ramayana in Sanskrit was authored by Valmiki There was no literature meant for commoners prior to the Ramayana Only Vedic literature existed before it That s why Valmiki is referred to as adi kavi ...

Jeez, gimme one three-day weekend and my ambitions run wild. For a while I've wanted to populate this somewhat eye-glazing ...

Information of popular festivals, events, observances, vrats and more. Date and time to celebrate festivals.