This Is the First Time I’ve Had to Plan a Seder
Yes, this Gen X Jew has been to a lot of seders, but always as a guest. I’ve never actually had to plan one.
In these Days of Awe, do we forgive and forget – or just walk away?
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Should We Be Shopping for Passover or the Pandemic?More concerning than the pantry is what coronavirus will do to the seder. The pandemic may alter Passover tradition, we’ll still find a way to feast.
Some Orthodox Rabbis in Israel Approve Virtual SedersThe rabbis compared the use of the technology for the seder to the permission to provide life-saving treatment on Shabbat.
Passover and the Power of a Well-Placed BananaIt’s hard to evoke the suffering caused by events that may have taken place thousands of years ago, but this homemade Haggadah and that banana had nailed it.
Remember, Queen Esther Negotiated Beauty Into PowerIn light of the #MeToo movement, Purim is an important moment for the Jewish community to ask: Are we doing enough to protect girls and women?
Hanukkah Gift Guide 2019: Modern TraditionsHamsa jewelry is among our top choices for Judaica gifting this year, though we do have suggestions for food lovers as well as kids and grandkids.
Cranberry-Chocolate Hanukkah KugelA delicious cranberry-and-chocolate chip Hanukkah kugel—from of the book Kugel for Hanukkah?—is the perfect treat for one night of the holiday.
The Curious Case of the Jewish New Year ValentineImagine it: A Valentine card with hearts and flowers that depicted a vignette of a bar mitzvah as well as “Happy New Year” written in Hebrew and English.
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