(CNN) — At least 10 Jewish homes and businesses around Paris and a synagogue in the northern French city of Rouen have been defaced, according to police, with antisemitism being considered as a motive ...

Last year, as I stood in the ruins of the Nevele Hotel, memories flooded back despite the devastation around me. Every surface is covered in graffiti, roofs have caved in throughout the property, and ...

For many, this past week marked the start of a new year. That’s true for the Jewish community too, though let us create ...

Biblical scholar John Bergsma tells the Register, ‘the Church to this day is still about the ministry of Jubilee.’ ...

Visitors enjoyed a fireworks finale to conclude the annual Menorah Lighting at the Commons at Calabasas on Monday, Dec. 30.

This article discusses the final category: federal holidays that are religious in origin but are now seemingly celebrated secularly, with New Year’s Day as an excellent example of that.

Explore the fascinating history of New Year’s resolutions, from ancient Babylonian traditions to modern-day practices.

This year, because Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, arrived later than usual, I was able to wish people a Merry ...

As the calendar turns to a new year, people often reflect on personal growth and set resolutions to improve their lives.

Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both ...

New Year’s Day Wünschung or “wishing” is an example of what anthropologists call “sympathetic magic.” Its practice is nigh ...

Hanukkah is one of the most famous holidays in the Jewish calendar, but here are facts about the Festival of Lights that you ...