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The Music of N’ilah – Part One
By Cantor Barbara R. Finn
Torah Cantillation for the High Holy Days
There are many elements which make the High Holy Days a unique experience. Often, congregations swell to double or triple their usual size, the musical settings of even common liturgy are different, and some might alter their dress by wearing either traditionally all-white garments or more formal wear than they would sport on Shabbat. Some congregations even have unique garments to dress their Torah scrolls in white.
Cakes and Miracles: A Purim Tale
Even though Hershel can no longer see, he remembers what things looked like before he lost his sight - and creates beautiful shapes from his mother’s hamentashen dough. His cookies earn him a compliment and a possible future job from the town baker.
11 Things to Know About a M'gillah Reading
Purim, a Jewish holiday in late winter, celebrates Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai and how they saved the Jews of Persia from an extermination plot by Haman, the king’s vizier. Central to the observance is a public reading – usually in the synagogue – of the Book of Esther (M’gillat Esther, the M’gillah), which tells the story of the holiday.
It's OK Not to Drink on Purim - and the Rest of Us Should Be Respectful of That
We're forbidden from pressuring other people to drink. On Purim and otherwise, what, exactly, can we do to respect those boundaries?
Easy Chicken Kreplach
Using store-bought wonton wrappers and leftover chicken, you can enjoy the heartwarming comfort of kreplach in less than 30 minutes.
The Estherito Mojito: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. This Estherito Mojito is pleasant and refreshing, with a pleasing presentation.
The Mordechai Mai Tai: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. The Mordechai Mai Tai is, like its namesake, steady with fortitude.
The Vashtini: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. The Vashtini is, like its namesake, spicy with a bit of a bite.
The Hamanhattan: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. The Hamanhattan is, like its namesake, dry with a sour twist.