Aija Mayrock's Yom Kippur Reflection Journey
Aija Mayrock’s 25-hour fast for Yom Kippur serves as a vivid reminder of the holiday's intense rituals — this year, she…
Ramadan and Purim: Fasting Traditions Compared
Ramadan and Purim will overlap for the first time in 2025, bringing together the world’s two largest monotheistic relig…
Hasidic Williamsburg Jewish Community Lifestyle
In Williamsburg, New York, car insurance is virtually non-existent for certain streets. This tight-knit, Hasidic Jewish…
Hedy and Jacob's 76-Year Love Story
In a quiet New York City neighborhood, an unlikely discovery revealed an extra-ordinary couple: Jacob and Hedy, Holocau…