Youth, Family & Community
When do you light yizkor (memorial) candles on Yom Kippur? Do you light candles only for immediate family members?
Rabbi Julie Zupan answers - When do you light yizkor (memorial) candles on Yom Kippur? Do you light candles only for immediate family members?
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
My Pineapple Tart Rugelach Recipe Represents My Diverse Family
One of my favorite things about digging into a recipe is learning how a single cookie can connect us to generations past as a tangible link to a time and place in our history.
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?!