Family Discord and Distrust
Friendships among siblings can be close and long-lasting. Many times, however, they are difficult to achieve or sustain. This week's parashah provides insight into the latter.
Family and Medical Leave Denied to Same-Sex Couples in Non-Marriage Equality States
What Do Jewish History and Thanksgiving Have in Common?
Fall’s bounty influences ingredients in both Sukkot and Thanksgiving foods. Look closely at some traditional side dishes to see stories of our Jewish culinary heritage.
Four More Passover Questions for the Whole Family
Stories We Tell: The Importance of an Etrog (Etrog as Big as a Horse)
10 Ways Busy Parents Can Share Judaism With Their Kids
How to Put a Unique Jewish Stamp on Your American Thanksgiving
Consider the themes Thanksgiving inspires: remembrance, appreciation of blessings, family, togetherness, food, and a celebration of freedom. Could these things be any more Jewish?!
Learn About Israel with Shalom Sesame
Can Jews Get Married on Shabbat?
For centuries, Jewish custom has prohibited marriages at specific dates and times during the Jewish year.
It’s Hard to be a Jew at Christmas, But Even Harder on Tu BiSh’vat
It is a truth universally acknowledged that it can be difficult to be Jewish at Christmas time. It has seeped into North American cultural consciousness so thoroughly that South Park even wrote a song about it, complete with trademark expletives.