These 5 NYC synagogues showcase the many worlds of Jewish New York I spent three days visiting five historic NYC synagogues that each reflected a different corner of the Jewish world.
Passover readings and prayers about Israel, Iran, Ukraine, and antisemitism to add to your 2026 seder Every Passover tells the same story — but no two seders feel the same. These readings and prayers help bring this year’s fears, questions, and hopes to the table.
What Is a Pidyon Haben? Inside the Jewish firstborn redemption ritual — and why it’s so rare Learn what happens at a pidyon haben, why this Jewish “redemption of the firstborn” is so rare, and how different communities observe it.
