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In solidarity with Israel, I’d like to wear the star of David, but I was born Protestant. Is it offensive for me to do this?

On Shabbat and during a Jewish holiday, Hamas attacked — brutally killing hundreds and kidnapping families from their homes.

Our Ask a Jew writer, Hyphen Parent, answers the question "Are Jewish dietary laws outdated?"

We need each other. We need support and connection with each other. We don’t need our pain minimized with ridiculous platitudes.

According to U.S. Census data from 2021, about 13% of the American population is disabled. Among those 42.5 million Americans are those who wish to be active participants in their faith. A major problem, however, is that many religious spaces make that difficult or even impossible.

What exactly is Rosh Hashanah and how is it celebrated or observed?

Would I be welcomed if I visited a local synagogue? The quick answer is, “Generally, yes, you’ll be very welcome.” That being said, a little preparation will make all the difference.