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Jewish Holidays

Learn about the Jewish holidays, their meanings, history, and rituals.

True Leadership Knows No Limits: People with Disabilities and Parashat B'shalach, Shabbat Shira

Ian Hainline

It may only be February, but the climax of (at least my childhood's version) of the story of Passover is the subject of this week's Torah portion. Moses, in a scene worthy of any movie, leads the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Red Sea-with Pharaoh and his army in hot pursuit.

Purim and M’gillat Esther

Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber

Purim is just around the corner. Your congregation is making plans for the celebration, whether those plans include a carnival or a spiel, there is a sense of excitement in the air. These festivities are rooted in the Bible, more specifically in M’gillat Esther.

Meaning in the Music of the Megillah

Jay LeVine

Every story has its music. The story of Esther, told on Purim, has music – the cantillation of the Megillah (scroll of Esther). But every piece of music also has its story. This essay will share some of the fascinating story behind how we chant parts of the Megillah.

Beyond the Purim-spiel: Creating Purim Memories at Home with your Mishpacha

Rabbi Vicki Tuckman, z"l

In my household, Purim has been the holiday in which I have taken something “traditional” and turned in on its head!

Planting and Parenting: The Lessons of Tu BiShvat

Rabbi Ben David

Here is the quintessential Jewish question: How do we emulate God? We are told that we were created by God. We are told that we have a divine spark within us.