Friends who aren’t Jewish often tell me how fascinating it is that Chanukah’s eight nights shift each year, while their own ...

Events include candlelightings, parties, family-friendly activities, fried treats, artisan and gift fairs, live music and ...

We all know holiday celebrations are about to take over our lives (if they haven’t already). Everywhere I look, I ...

It’s the day the “Animal Goncourt” is awarded. “Who better,” a judge says, “to talk about the fabulous relationship between animals and men than writers and philosophers?” By Sadie Stein The novelist ...

Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. Credit...Jack Smyth Supported by By The New York Times Books Staff Each January, the ...

The popular story of Chanukah centers on a miraculous supply of oil, but earlier accounts celebrate a military victory and religious freedom. The narrative shifted over centuries from a story of human ...

Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 38 and low of 31 degrees.

Eight nights of lights means gifts galore, and we’ve got you covered! For the adventure-seeker who’s always on the go, think smart: packing cubes, expandable luggage, weekender bags, and travel-size ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library celebrated a significant milestone in early childhood literacy Tuesday by handing out its 100,000th book. “Well I get to ...

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