Everything you need to know about Judaism and being Jewish: the weekly Torah portion, Jewish holidays, Jewish rituals and more.
Speaking to The Jerusalem Post during a visit to Israel in 2011, Simmons referred to his mother’s Holocaust experience.
In just over a century, the first day of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown, has coincided with Christmas Day four other times.
Six13's Wicked-themed Hanukkah song takes on a deeper meaning this year.
True prayer begins with gratitude, which reflects trust and acknowledgment of God’s greatness. Then, it elaborates on every concern and worry.
"We have to resolve the tension in ourselves before we can do so for others. We have to be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world."