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News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Worshippers in North Tel Aviv Not Deterred by Yom Kippur Protest
Hundreds of residents in upscale neighborhood attend Chabad outdoor services
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Is Sukkot?
Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated by taking off work, celebrating in a hut, and waving unusual bouquets. This video will give you the whole story.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Q&A: How the Jewish Holidays Can Be a Valuable Tool for Growth
With the Season of our Freedom approaching, it’s a good time to remember that we have everything we need packed inside of us. We can leap over our hurdles and reach our goals—all we need to do is take that inner potential that G‑d gives us and expand it into all its possibilities.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Tu BiShvat in a Minute - Chabad
When’s the last time you wished a tree Happy New Year? The 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat is a great opportunity. It’s known as Tu BiShvat, the New Year for Trees.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Jewish Holidays: What Is Shavuot?
Unpack layers of Biblical and rabbinic text to understand the inner mechanics of this sometimes-overlooked but super-important holiday.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How to Celebrate Lag BaOmer
Here are the tools and tips you need to have a rip-roaring inspiration-heavy Lag BaOmer celebration like no other.
Miscellaneous | Sukkot
10 Tips for an Amazing Sukkot @ Home - Sukkot & Simchat Torah
You can create an over-the-top joyous Sukkot at home, one to
remember fondly long after the pandemic has been relegated to the dusty annals
of history.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
The Jewish People Prepare for Sukkot, the ‘Season of Our Rejoicing’
The outdoor, seven-day holiday approaches with safety and unity again top of mind
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Tu BiShvat: Who “Invented” the Holiday on 15 Shevat?
When did Tu Bishvat become a thing, and why specifically now?
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
18 Tisha B'Av Facts Every Jew Should Know
Tisha B’Av, the 9th day of Av, is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar.
News | Articles By Me
Shavuot: The holiday that started it all. | Jlife
Most people get excited, or at least know about, the festivals of Passover and Sukkot. GREAT NEWS: there are three Jewish festivals! And the third one is, in many ways, the one that started it all: Shavuot.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
The Dog Tag Dilemma
In September 1990 I went off to defend a country that I was prohibited from entering. The “Jewish” on my dog tag remained as clear and unmistakable as the American star on the hood of every Army truck . . .
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What Is Rosh Hashanah?
The Jewish New Year, anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, a day of judgment and coronation, and sounding of the shofar . . .
Recipes | Recipes
Hold the Chametz: 14 Passover Recipes for a Super Seder
Whether your goal is a purely traditional Passover meal of brisket and matzo ball soup, or something a little more creative, we've got all the recipes you need to make this year's seder a delicious one.
News | Interesting Links
Rosh Hashanah in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net
As the Jewish High Holy Days takes place, we take a look at how Jews celebrated Rosh Hashanah in the Middle Ages.
