How Legos Turned Into a New Jewish Tradition for My Family
I consider myself a dedicated yet anxious Jewish mom. I’m dedicated because I would like my children to have a Jewish upbringing that connects them to our collective stories, history, and values – and I’m anxious because I’m never quite sure whether I’m accomplishing that goal.
Hanukkah Gift Tree: A Family Craft Project
A Special Worship Service for Jews with Disabilities and Their Families
Celebrating Purim with Shalom Sesame: Baking Hamantaschen
A Cantor's Experience of Living with a Disability
This post is part of #JDAMblogs, a series of blog posts throughout the Jewish community during the month of February in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness Month (JDAM).
Celebrating Purim with Shalom Sesame: Costumes
Celebrating Purim with Shalom Sesame: The Whole Megillah
My Jewish Journey
NFTY-NAR Kallah: Can Dads be NFTYites, Too?!
What happens on each night of Hanukkah?
Two blessings are chanted or recited every night of Hanukkah. The first is a blessing over the candles themselves. The second blessing expresses thanks for the miracle of deliverance. A third blessing—the Shehecheyanu prayer, marking all joyous occasions in Jewish life—is chanted or recited only on the first night.