Habari Gani? How My Family is Melding Kwanzaa and Hanukkah Customs
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.
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.
How to Use the URJ Reflection Tool
Food, Kids, and Shavuot: A Winning Combo for the Holiday
How to Turn Your Home into a Sanctuary for the High Holidays
How to Get into the High Holidays State of Mind
Maccabees
The family of five sons who led the revolt against the Hellenization of Jerusalem and became the heroes of the Hanukkah story.
Challah Cheese Souffle
This non-collapsing soufflé is perfect to make with younger children with short attention spans.