The documentary “Sacred Sperm” provides more information on its subject than most non-Jews -- and, for that matter, many Jews -- would probably care to have.

I wrote about the strange and wonderful phenomenon of rapping clergy. I spent most of that article exploring the rhyming proselytizing of a character named Rabbi Sid, who in a bizarre, four-minute YouTube video appears to invade a black neighborhood and urge its residents to follow halakha

A new year comes with a new beginning. We asked FāVS writers what they hope 2017 will bring.

To my father -- an agnostic, a pacifist, and a humanist -- both Christmas and Chanukah reflected the importance of gathering with loved ones during the coldest, darkest days of winter to create warmth and light. I learned to value the commonalities rather than dwelling on the differences.

This year the festival isn’t just presenting a diverse mix of films; we’re also hoping to appeal to a broader audience than we’ve reached before.

As someone who found out he has many Jewish ancestors, where would you start your quest to find out more about your heritage?