Holidays

Holidays
Preserving My Grandfather’s Passover Legacy
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?

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
Being Jewish Holidays
What Ruth Taught Me About Jewish Courage
Ruth’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 Demand
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 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 Women
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.

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 Hanukkah
Ditch 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.
Vegetables Take Center Stage at the Jewish Holiday Table
A handful of new cookbooks prove that vegetables have been integral to Jewish food traditions for centuries.

A handful of new cookbooks prove that vegetables have been integral to Jewish food traditions for centuries.

Shavuot’s Origins as a Wheat Harvest Festival

'Shavuot isn’t really connected to dairy,' says Omri Paz, founder of Vegan Friendly, a leading Israeli vegan advocacy and certification agency.

About Hebrew

The Root of Passover Obligations

by Joseph Lowin

What's the punishment for failing to fulfill the obligation of telling the Passover story? The answer, Joseph Lowin explains, is found in the root of a Hebrew word.

The Prettiest Picture Books For Kids This Passover

by Leah F. Finkelshteyn

The kinderlach will love this seasonal selection, from beautifully illustrated stories about famed singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman to a seder under-the-sea.

Chanie Apfelbaum Is ‘Totally Kosher’—and Totally Fearless

by Adeena Sussman

In her newest cookbook, food blogger Chanie Apfelbaum dares to be photographed with her children, something that's unusual in the Orthodox food world she inhabits.

Holidays

The Hottest Synagogue Trend? Going Solar

by Stuart Rodnick

Pre-pandemic, there were at least 30 solar synagogues scattered throughout the United States—and experts believe that several more houses of worship went solar during the pandemic.