Secular Holidays
Working Jewish Values into Our Thanksgiving Observance
If we only take the time to say a few words of thanksgiving to God, whether for bringing the family together or for giving us the food on our plates, we can make Thanksgiving have Jewish meaning.
4 Spooky Mystical Jewish Figures
Even though Halloween began as a pagan holiday, it now brings spooky fun to children and adults of all backgrounds, including many Jews who view it more as a traditional holiday than a religious holiday.
A Blessing for Entering the New Year (And for Journeying Onward Any Time, Anywhere))
On the next part of your journey, Into a new year Or a new career As you make a new friend Or to your heart you do tend We wish you... B'hatzlacha (good luck)! May your eyes open to glorious sights that will make your heart beat faster And may...
A Jewish Take on New Year’s Resolutions
New Year's Day and the traditional resolutions that accompany it invite us to take stock of our lives. Are we living our lives to the fullest? Can we imagine a future in which the commitments we make for ourselves (e.g., healthier habits around eating and exercise) actually come true? What will it take this year to really change?