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
Five Ways to Approach Family Conversations around Hanukkah and Christmas
L'Taken Participant and Family Information
How #GivingTuesday Helps Us Fulfill a Jewish Obligation
#GivingTuesday provides us with an opportunity to demonstrate one of the most fundamental teachings of Jewish tradition: tending to the needs of others in our community.
Social Action Family Activity: Creating Blessing Bags
What Black Panther Can Teach Us about Our Place in the World
From both the wise words of Jewish sages and Marvel superheroes: May we stay connected and stay hopeful in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.
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.
The Power and Protection of Angels
For as long as I can remember, I have believed in guardian angels.
Israel in Egypt: From Valued Subjects to Persecuted Minority
Parashat Mikeitz illuminates how the deep bond between Pharaoh and Joseph developed. How is it then that a new Pharaoh, who knew not Joseph, could suddenly enslave the whole Israelite people (Ex. 1:8)?