The Rebbe was not only a brilliant scholar, but he was also a leader who taught us to live with faith that reaches beyond reason. He reminded us that doing a mitzvah, even one we don’t fully ...

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced today (Monday) that Prof. Tamir Sheafer has been elected as its next president. The decision was ...

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Eighteen San Diego Hebrew Day School students were on an annual trip to Jerusalem when the conflict between Israel and Iran broke out. They spent half the trip in a bomb shelter and then managed a ...

Pittsburgh Regional Transit hopes to make bus and subway rides a little less sour, with a new pickle-themed campaign reminding riders to steer clear of jarring behavior. “Keep it kosher,” one sign ...

This name, El Ro’ee, only appears twice in the Hebrew Bible and, as far as I know, is not used at all in the Talmud or Midrash as a Divine appellation. Prophet Abraham’s wife Hagar/Ha-jar uses ...

Professor Asher Cohen, President of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. (credit: IGOR FARBEROV) While the university doesn’t have a role in politics, Cohen said that on rare occasions, the ...

Rabbi Asher Knight serves as the Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is recognized as a national leader within the Reform Movement. Ordained by Hebrew Union College ...

Hebrew University President Asher Cohen has said that India and Israel can have "very productive collaborations" in the academic world and mentioned about similarities between two nations.

Meanwhile, Asher returned to the list in the ninth spot, up two place from 11th last year. As for girl names, Ellie saw the biggest spike, rising from No. 15 to No. 9.

Asher is also from Hebrew origins, and sometimes can mean “happy” or “blessed.” Remarkable Ashers range from a Georgian-turned-Minnesota Viking, (Asher Allen) to an American architect ...

Origin: Asher is a Hebrew name meaning "happy" and "blessed." Gender: While it used to be more common for boys, Asher is now a popular option for girls, too. Pronunciation: ash-er ...