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 Fair Trade Gelt Embodies Hanukkah's Message
10 Things to Know About Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights
Here's Everything You Need for the First Night of Hanukkah
Where Are We on Christmas Day?
Temple Beth El, Madison WI
Originally posted on Rabbi Jonathan's Rabbinical Blog
"Where are you on Christmas Day?"