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.
How to Say the Sukkot Blessings and Shake the Lulav
How the Jewish Holidays Help Us Create a Better World
Each year, the voice that speaks to my soul about the contrast between the inward focus of Yom Kippur and the outward thrust of Sukkot grows louder and louder.
Pumpkin with Dumplings
16 Pumpkin-Centric Jewish Recipes for Fall
What the Torah Teaches Us About Gender Fluidity and Transgender Justice
This post is adapted from Rabbi Meyer's Rosh HaShanah 5779 morning sermon.
Deluxe Buckwheat Almond Cake with Raspberry Filling
This dessert pairs a delicate nut flavor with raspberry preserve filling.