My Passover seder this year was spent in the company of the small Reform Jewish community in Lisbon, Portugal.
Habari Gani? How My Family is Melding Kwanzaa and Hanukkah Customs
Four More Passover Questions for the Whole Family
Emor: Words for the Next Generation
When the Rabbis divided the Torah into its 54 parashiyot (portions), they generally arranged for each portion to begin with a unique or otherwise significant word that would in some way summarize major themes of the entire section.
7 Ways to Have the Best Seder Ever
Teach (and Practice) a New Jewish Value Each Night of Hanukkah
How Social Media Helps Me Keep Track of Jewish Time
When someone asked a friend of mine what his daughter enjoys most about living in Israel, he explained that she loves the way the country’s secular rhythms synch seamlessly with religious time in a way that doesn’t happen in North America. By way of example, he described Shabbat and holidays as characterized by closed shops, quiet streets, and low-key television programming.
Matzah Encrusted Portobello Mushrooms with Roasted Asparagus and Parsley Pesto
Look no further for a kosher for Passover entrée for your vegan guests.
Slow-Cooked Lamb with Potatoes
An easy one-pan lamb and potato dish - perfect as a family meal, and traditional for the Passover dinner.
The Passover Seder: A Night for Love
If I invited you to do a Jewish program for Passover and asked you to please bring a mattress, a bottle of wine, and some kind of aphrodisiac, you would probably look at me askance – maybe even consider having me investiga