9 Things to Know About Sukkot
The Climax of Sukkot and the Profound Joy of the Journey
More than any other Jewish holiday or ritual, I love the audacity of Sukkot. After the many profound words and seemingly endless prayers of the High Holidays, Sukkot offers a very different holiday mode. The main theme and ultimate goal of the holiday is to achieve climactic joy throughout the holiday, including the intermediate days, which are known as Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot.
Sukkot in a Time Of Pandemic: A Poem
How to Say the Sukkot Blessings and Shake the Lulav
It's Sukkot, Let's Vote: The Letter I Wrote to My Neighbors about Our Sukkah
The Family Tabor
What do we choose to show to others, and what do we keep hidden? How do we curate our public face?
Eight Ways to Make Every Night of Hanukkah Shine
Hanukkah Reconsidered: A Split in the Jewish Soul
I grew up loving this holiday – until I learned the dark side and felt like a kid discovering that there’s no Santa Claus. It turns out Hanukkah is, in part, a tale of Jew vs. Jew.
Kasha Pumpkin Pilaf with Shitake Mushrooms (Gluten Free)
Build a healthy grain bowl that's low fat and delicious!