9 Things to Know About Sukkot
Sukkot: Festival of Voting Booths
The Climax of Sukkot and the Profound Joy of the Journey
More than any other Jewish holiday or ritual, I love the audacity of Sukkot. After the many profound words and seemingly endless prayers of the High Holidays, Sukkot offers a very different holiday mode. The main theme and ultimate goal of the holiday is to achieve climactic joy throughout the holiday, including the intermediate days, which are known as Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot.
How to Say the Sukkot Blessings and Shake the Lulav
The Family Tabor
What do we choose to show to others, and what do we keep hidden? How do we curate our public face?
Sukkot, Diversity, and Unity: How Each of Us is Like the Four Species
How a Rare Jewish Ritual Added Meaning to Our Family
When our son was born, we put a modern spin on the rare tradition of pidyon haben, using the ceremony as one way to welcome him to the Jewish community.
Family and Medical Leave Denied to Same-Sex Couples in Non-Marriage Equality States
Kasha Pumpkin Pilaf with Shitake Mushrooms (Gluten Free)
Build a healthy grain bowl that's low fat and delicious!