Discovering Israel Beyond Its Borders
Growing up in rural Massachusetts, Judaism held a much different context in my life than it does now. Until college, I did Judaism, mimicking the motions of being a "good Jew." I didn't combine milk and meat in my house because my father told me not to.
Holy Atheism! The Role of Faith in Judaism
As Yom Kippur, our only holiday which focuses on our relationship with God, fades behind us, I am reminded of a 2007 article I read in Newsweek.
Five Ways to Do Thanksgivukkah Wrong
Celebrating Thanksgivukkah, a Once-in-a-Lifetime Holiday
This year, for the first time in history, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah will overlap, producing an anomalistic hybrid holiday that’s come to be known as Thanksgivukkah.
Thanksgivukkah Food: The Ultimate Hybrid Holiday
Looking for the Perfect Thanksgivukkah Menu? Look No Further!
The following Thanksgivukkah menu is based on recipes that can be found in Entree to Judaism: A Culinary Exploration of
Making Time for Latkes During Thanksgivukkah
Latkes will certainly fit into your Thankgivukkah menu, but with everything else going on, making them might seem daunting.
More Than Words on a Page: Social Justice in our Prayer Books
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.
A Jewish Response to Political Scandal
As we witness public figures dismantled by the revelation of ugly episodes from their pasts, we parents must distill these events and their aftermath for our children.