This column is based on the writings of ancient Jewish sages.

Lag b'Omer, one of the lesser-known Jewish holidays, is celebrated with passion by many Jews around the world. This short video explains what it's all about.

Acclaimed actress, game show host, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik describes this Jewish holiday.

It's time for Purim, the holiday on which the Jewish people celebrate deliverance from the evil plot of Haman.

Adar is the most joyous of months, as the Talmud teaches, "When the month of Adar enters we increase our joy."

Jewish wisdom is full of insightful comparisons between the Jewish People, and trees and fruit.

Step back in time with us as we experience the real Chanukah story here in the Holy Land where it all took place.

This is a funny video that shows Christians trying to explain what the Jewish holiday of Chanukah is all about. It is hilarious and very cute. Watch, enjoy and share!

What is Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah all about? Is it merely a continuation of the week-long holiday of Sukkot or does it have its own special purpose?

The day is very festive in nature as is any Jewish celebration that is held on the completion of a unit of study.

Watch this amazing video - actually, it's a crash course - that teaches you about the holiday that celebrates the most profound moment in Jewish history!

Each year, tens of thousands of Jews flock to Meron in northern Israel for Lag b'Omer, the Jewish festival of light! It's an experience like no other!

United with Israel's Rabbinic Director weighs in on the first weightless Passover seder, discussing the unique requirements and opportunities of a holiday in space!

On Purim, lacking visible clarity in the form of open miracles, the Jewish people trained themselves to listen.

Here’s a message from US President Donald Trump that you don't want to miss!

The word for "weaken" in Hebrew is "Tash." Take a three-cornered cookie, each representing one of the three forefathers, and you have "Haman tash" - "Haman was weakened."

Our sages tell us that when the month of Adar enters, we increase our joy. This is due to the Purim holiday that falls out during this month.

What many people don’t realize is that Purim, the jolly, drink-all-you-can, feasting and costume-based holiday is actually on par with the holy day of Yom Kippur!

'Extra-virgin olive oil protects people from age-related cognitive decline,’ said Antonio Capurso of the University of Bari, who completed a study on 300 people.

While we usually celebrate the fruits of our labor, Tu B'Shvat reminds us not to lose hope, even when potential is the only thing to rejoice over.

Jeremy Gimpel sings the prayer of 'Al Hanissim', praising G-d for the miracles we received on Chanukah and throughout history!

Learn how the fun customs of Chanukah came about, their significance, the spirituality of the holiday, and much more!

Jews believe in 'live and let live.' Chanukah brings the message of religious freedom, a basic human right.

May we merit, this Chanukah, to see how the hand of God is involved in every detail of our lives, whether we can see it or not.

Chanukah is the only Jewish holiday that commemorates an ancient national liberation struggle in the Land of Israel, particularly Judea and Samaria.

The Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel celebrated the renewal of the covenant between the Jewish people, God and the Torah in their unique way.

We need the Torah for everything in life! It shows us the way, teaches us what’s right and brings meaning to our lives. Discover the secret of dancing with the Torah!

Jews around the world enjoyed the lively dancing and festivities on Simchat Torah, including in Tel Aviv of course!

How can one be commanded to feel happy? What if you can’t get yourself happy? What if you’re having a bad day?

What is so special about the pomegranate that it has come to symbolize Rosh Hashana more than others?

Our sages teach us that the Revelation at Sinai was a wedding. God was the groom and the Jewish people were His bride.

Shavuot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals, together with Passover and Sukkot. Yet unfortunately, there are many Jews who really have to stop and think when asked what Shavuot is all about.

Enjoy a couple of drinks, and when you get to the Purim level of tipsiness, let it remind you that God is always there - even when it seems that he isn’t.

Purim allows us to fully and truly celebrate the Jewish belief that we can use everything in this world, holy or mundane, in the service of God.

When celebrating Purim, try to keep in mind the entire year of Jewish holidays and to thank God for all the miracles he has done for us throughout history.

Chanukah is the only ancient Jewish holiday that commemorates a Land of Israel national liberation struggle. 

Concern for our material possessions does not represent indulgence, but the opposite. We learn this lesson from our forefather Jacob and the Festival of Sukkot.

No one should feel superior to another person. We are equal in God’s eyes, and we all have sins for which we need to ask forgiveness.

Jewish people around the world celebrated Tu B'Av this week, the 'holiday of love.'

Optimism dominates the legacy of Passover, demonstrating that crises are opportunities in disguise. So is the Coronavirus crisis.