Artistic, cultural and commercial renewal sprout from longstanding Ottoman institutions, making biblical Abraham's one-time hometown an oasis of tourism in the Negev Desert

Dislodging vessel delaying billions in trade could take weeks; at least 20 ships carrying livestock held up, raising fears for animals' safety; expert doubts wind caused accident

Report says NYPD looking into allegations Rabbi Yoel Roth arranged marriages for minors as young as 15

Statement suggests Washington softening its stance in stalemate with Tehran, after both sides had demanded the other make the first move toward compliance

International group of researchers in Jewish-related fields releases new definition of anti-Semtism in pushback against moves to define BDS campaigns as anti-Jewish

Clubhouse app to host holiday event with Mayim Bialik, Jeff Garlin, Michael Rappaport that will sell digital piece of art for charity

After dislodge efforts fail, attempt will be made to refloat vessel by taking advantage of tidal movements; at least 20 ships carrying livestock held up

Written in 1944 by Shalom Altarac, the often humorous 'Partisan Haggadah' is rooted in the bloody resistance against the Axis powers and joins a long tradition of haggadah parody