Jewish Holidays
Learn about the Jewish holidays, their meanings, history, and rituals.
Secular Holidays
7 Jewish Resolutions for the Secular New Year
The start of the secular new year is commonly a time for making resolutions for individual betterment in the year to come. Why not incorporate some Judaism into your New Year's resolutions?
What's Jewish about Thanksgiving? Lots!
There are strong historical connections between Judaism and Thanksgiving. Most of the Pilgrims who celebrated the first Thanksgiving were Puritans, a branch of the Protestant faith. The Puritans strongly identified with the historical traditions and customs of the Israelites in the Bible.
Service and Sacrifice: A Prayer for Memorial Day
Recognize the veterans who served, whether decades ago or only yesterday.
Judaism and the Music of Thanksgiving
Ah, fall! In many parts of the country, the temperature has dropped, the leaves have turned shades of red, orange and yellow and are falling off the trees. It's time for Thanksgiving in the U.S.
For many Americans, the holiday evokes powerful sensory images