The Michigan synagogue that was attacked is one of the largest reform congregations in the U.S. Temple Israel was founded in ...

With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies. The paths of ships struck in and near the Persian Gulf Note: Damage ...

Purim 2026 begins March 2. Here's what the Jewish holiday represents, why it's celebrated and why it's not 'Jewish Halloween' ...

Purim, a colorful Jewish holiday celebrating resilience and bravery, begins at sundown.

Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and ...

Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf channel that carries 20 percent of the world’s oil, according to U.S. officials, an effort that could furth ...

To celebrate Purim, many Jews bake and eat a pastry called hamantaschen. The three-cornered cookie is named after Haman's hat ...

As the sun rose over Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, sirens rang out, signaling yet another incoming missile attack from Iran ...

A total of 20 athletes are competing under the designation "AIN" at the Milan Cortina Olympics - an abbreviation often clearly visible on their uniforms. The letters have trigged a number of questions ...

Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Overseen by the conservative Heritage Foundation, the ...

If you want to tap into your home equity but don't want to make monthly payments like with a HELOC or a home equity loan, you may want to think about a home equity investment (HEI) contract. HEIs, ...