How Do You Spell Hanukkah?
Because Hanukkah is a Hebrew word, there is no one correct way to translate the spelling of the word into English. So what spelling is best?
Six Months of Captivity: A Conversation with Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin
As we move into Pesach, the holiday of freedom and liberation, join us for this important opportunity to discuss what we can do to push for the immediate liberation of all hostages being held by Hamas.
Second Night Seder 2024
Bring your family and join your friends at Congregation Har HaShem's second night Seder. Hannah McGinty will lead the Seder beginning at 5:00pm. The seder (including meal) will last approximately 2.5-3 hours.
Why Do Jews Eat Fried Foods to Celebrate Hanukkah?
Is quinoa kosher for Passover?
Quinoa, a grain-like crop grown in South America, is not one of the grains considered chametz (wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, or their derivatives). Some medieval Ashkenazi rabbis ruled that kitniyot (legumes) could not be eaten during Passover because they could be confused with chametz products. Some authorities consider quinoa to be kitniyot, while others do not.
How can I observe Sukkot if I do not have a sukkah?
It is a mitzvah to build a sukkah and to celebrate in a sukkah.
What, if anything, can be done with the etrog after Sukkot?
The etrog is the citron fruit used as a component in the arba minim, the four species.
How are Hanukkah Candles Lit?
I am familiar with a Passover seder, but what is a Tu BiShvat seder?
Tu BiShvat (Hebrew for the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat) is the new year of the trees.
Where Did The Purim Carnival Come From?
Though Purim is a minor holiday on the Jewish calendar, it is widely observed and a favorite of children.