When my grandfather passed, I was asked to take over his role as keeper of the family seder. But he was Moses, and we were the Israelites in the desert. How could an 11-year-old fill the space he left?
Holidays
Preserving My Grandfather’s Passover LegacyWhen my grandfather passed, I was asked to take over his role as keeper of the family seder. But he was Moses, and we were
Being Jewish Holidays
What Ruth Taught Me About Jewish CourageRuth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.
Ruth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.
Food
How Israeli Farmers Prepare for Annual Shavuot DemandAs farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the holiday table.
As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the

New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish WomenBeautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.
Beautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.
Food
Fried Greek Delicacies for HanukkahDitch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.
Ditch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.
Food
Inside the Mexican Jewish ‘Cocina’New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.
New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.
Haggadot for EveryoneOur Haggadah: Uniting Traditions for Interfaith Families by Cokie and Steve Roberts (Harper, 137 pp. $19.99) This small book has a lot of heart. InHanukka Gift Guide 2010Whether your tastes turn to the lacey, nostalgic and ornate or gravitate toward simple, clean and modern lines, the possibilities—from hand-thrown pottery to jewelry toFamily Matters: Toil, Tears, TriumphPreparing for Passover is a difficult chore. It is also an exercise in unearthing family memory and meaning. “April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacsThe Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbookby Libby Barneaby Libby BarneaLooking for culinary inspiration this Passover, for Seder meals and every day? These recipes from our popular Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook marry traditional Passover dishes and techniquesGalia Gur Zeev’s Seder TableIn this one-person exhibition, artist Galia Gur Zeev presents two series of photographs exploring family gatherings around the dining table, which join together to formIn Every Generation: The JDC HaggadahIn his foreword to In Every Generation: The JDC Haggadah (Devora Publishing. 96 pages; $24.95 cloth; $17.95 paper), Rabbi Joseph Telushkin describes the “Joint’s” newTradition of Questioning TraditionIn the convulsive times in which we live, all tradition is called into question, whether religious, social, political or academic. It is therefore no surpriseThe Arts: Arthur Szyk and His Books of Estherby Irvin UngarPolitical activist Arthur Szyk interpreted the Book of Esther as one who was a witness to history and fighter for justice. Renowned artist and politicalFooter Menu Column 2
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