#JewishHolidays
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 | Israel & The Jewish Community
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.