Practicing Democracy
As we reflect on the United States' Independence Day, I am mindful that democracy also takes commitment and practice. Democracy takes practice because it still is not accessible to all.
Fourth of July
18 Recipes for a Jewishly Inspired Independence Day Menu
Fire up the grill, Independence Day is coming! Add a little bit of Jewish flavor to your American celebration with one of these original, Jewish-inspired recipes.
Freedom and the Fourth of July: What Does Judaism Say About Independence?
With so many "revolutionary” musicals to enjoy, I’ve taken to musing about the value of independence they so dramatically explore.
A Jewish Family's Unique Fourth of July Tradition
Every year on the Fourth of July, my mother and stepfather host about 50 people, newborns to retirees, at a multigenerational backyard party at their home in suburban New Jersey. We schmooze around the grill, cool off in the pool or with a beer, and shuck corn on the cob. My sister Barrie makes an American flag berry cake, and my sister Cheryl makes a cake that looks like a hamburger. Fireworks light the night sky. It’s all typical Independence Day stuff. But we also do something unique that I wish were more universal: We mindfully read aloud the Declaration of Independence.
Try a Decadent Frozen Hot Chocolate - with Patriotic Jewish Origins!
Celebrate July Fourth with a frozen hot chocolate to commemorate the Jewish role in Revolutionary-period chocolate in North America!