While most animals entered the ark two-by-two, each kosher species received 14 boarding passes. Why?

Unlike Passover and Shavuot, Sukkot is not an exclusively Jewish festival. Rather, it is a holiday for the entire world to celebrate.

Sukkot reminds us to keep the theme of unity. It reminds us that all are equal in God’s eyes.

Sensitivity and care for the less privileged is clearly demonstrated in this week's Torah reading, which also underscores the message that G-d appreciates our efforts in performing His commandments.

The Heritage Ministry will receive 2 million shekels for the program at Judaism's holiest site in Jerusalem's Old City.

Despite any UNESCO resolutions or Muslim claims undermining the profound Jewish ties to Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, the Jewish people WILL win this struggle!

As we pray at the Western Wall and gaze up at the Temple Mount, we cannot help but wonder why there is no Holy Temple today. Does it have anything to do with the slanderous report of the spies in the times of Moses?

It is little known that the Holy Temple in Jerusalem is alluded to in the Passover Haggadah, along with the lesson that it will be rebuilt when unity prevails.

Jews celebrate the Purim holiday with costumes, parties, food and drink. Yet the festivities are meaningful and permeated with spirituality.

The Jewish house of worship was part of the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria.

The destruction of the Temple was a loss as real and as searing as death. But unlike death, it is reversible.

Our rabbis tell us that whoever mourns over the destruction of the Temple will merit to see its rebuilding. May we live to see it in our days!

Not just the Jewish People, but all people who long for global peace and harmony should hope and pray for the rebuilding of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Holy City in the 1967 Six Day War, here's a list that includes some of the lesser-known names used to refer to Israel's eternal capital. 

Why is the performance of so many commandments necessary in order to help us remember the Exodus from Egypt?

This week’s Torah portion is 'Tzav' (Leviticus 6:1–8:36), and it continues with the details of the sacrificial services and offerings in the Holy Temple.

A Jew must remember that while his celebrations might be personal, they can never be totally disconnected to the nation

According to the Temple Institute, the menorah weighs half a ton and contains 45 kilograms of 24- karat gold.

Many commentators have discussed the ban on rips and tears in the priestly garments and what they represent.

According to Jewish tradition, Mashiach will enter the city via the Mercy Gate and rebuild the Temple.

All year round, we must battle the forces of darkness by adding more and more light to the world. Chanukah reminds us that this is a battle we must face every day.

Chanukah teaches us not to forget that God is responsible for everything that happens around us.

Because Chanukah usually occurs in December, it is sometimes thought of as the "Jewish Christmas." It isn't, of course. But what's it's really all about?

The most recent Hakhel event was in 2015, so the next one takes place in 2022.

What is it about the water-offering ceremony during Sukkot that inspired the greatest celebration in Jewish history?

The shofar, essentially a wake-up call, is sounded at least 30 times on Rosh Hashana. How much does it take to wake us up?

The ivories were found among the ruins of a palatial building in use when Jerusalem was at the height of its power during the eighth and seventh centuries BCE.

What is the point of fasting and mourning on Tisha b'Av?

Moses was careful not to directly insult the people for their sins.

Tisha b’Av commemorates a great number of calamities in Jewish history, but we focus primarily on the destruction of Jerusalem and the two Holy Temples.

When Tisha b’Av falls on Shabbat and is thereby postponed, we are treated to a Divine 'wink' of sorts and merit to experience a 'taste' of the Messianic era.

On Tisha b'Av we read the Book of Lamentations and we ask: Why did God ignore the prayers to save Jerusalem?

Towards the end of the Seder we move away from reliving the past and focus on the future. We express our deepest longing for the arrival of the Messianic era.

We pray that next year the prophecy of the Fifth Cup will be fulfilled - and the entire nation of Israel will be joined together in the Land of Israel.

There are two oddities about the garments worn by the priests in the Holy Temple. What were they and what can we learn from it?

There are several rules to follow when lighting the Chanukah candles, which also teaches an important lesson in life.

Every nation, Jewish or not, has a place with God and the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

The moving tunes used for the Yom Kippur prayers are a main priority in the service, arousing our souls to a higher level of spirituality.

A young boy wakes up on the morning of Tisha b'Av and discovers the possibility of a better world, where peace and joy fill the streets of Jerusalem.

The number of Jews who visited on Sunday marked an increase of 42% over last year’s Tisha b’Av.