Secular Holidays

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Three Radical Facts About Martin Luther King Jr. and How to Honor His Full Legacy

Chaim Harrison

On MLK Jr. Day, we often see a sanitized, nonconfrontational version of King that is far from the radical activist who was reviled during his time for his justice work.

Montage of fall folliage, leaves,pine cones, and small gourds

Ten Minutes of Torah

Life as a Banquet: A Thanksgiving Prayer

Alden Solovy

This original prayer is a reminder to all of us to rejoice in life's blessings and to share the bounty of God's gifts.

Secular Holidays

18 Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes... with a Jewish Twist

Kate Bigam Kaput

Strictly speaking, Thanksgiving isn’t a Jewish holiday, but we know many Jews take this time to give thanks, affirm the many contributions Indigenous People have made, take the time to learn about the land we are on, pursue justice, and connect with those we love most.

High Holidays

What’s the Difference Between the Secular and Jewish New Year?

Aron Hirt-Manheimer

While there are significant differences between how we usher in and observe the secular and Jewish New Year, both are times of transition that offer us an opportunity for self-reflection. Here are the key differences.

Gravestones with American flags in front of each one

Secular Holidays

8 Essays to Honor and Remember Jewish Military Members

Jane E. Herman

May 18, 2020

Memorial Day isn’t a Jewish holiday but remembering and honoring fallen military is certainly a Jewish value. Let us remember those who gave their lives in battle.