Jewish Arts, Culture and Community
Growing up Jewish means different things to different people. One of the biggest parts is the celebration of the holidays, a combination of history and religion with family traditions. Every family has their own way of performing the Seder. Some families go through the entire haggadah while others skip around to quickly get to the [...]
A View from Israel Right now we are in between two Jewish holidays, Purim and Pesach, both of which emphasize the obligation to care for the needy and–as far as Pesach goes–to welcome the stranger. On Purim one of the main religious obligations is matanot l’evyonim, gifts for the poor, and during the Seder we [...]
You do not need to check your calendar in Israel to know what holiday is approaching. It’s enough to see the commercials on television or which foods are being promoted in the newspaper. Supermarkets offer special discounts for the foods people want, so honey is on sale in September before Rosh Hashanah, oil before Hanukkah, candy and other Purim-related items, and so on. Read More
This year, we are once more encouraging JCCs to organize a fresh food drive to collect and donate apples in honor of Rosh Hashanah. .Read More
On this Memorial Day, honor the fallen American Jewish chaplains–and by extension all American Jews who have fallen in battle–by signing a petition supporting the passage of the bill.Read More
Passover is the original kid-friendly holiday. Or, it should be. With creativity and planning, you can make your Seder fun for everyone, from Grandma to your toddler. Read More
Try this super healthy version of the traditional Purim treat, hamantaschen. Made with whole wheat and applesauce, they are filled with nutrition.
Purim is often thought of as the Jewish Carnival, a raucous holiday of feasting, drinking, masquerades, and the undermining of authority. Parodies, roasts, and farces are popular theatrical presentations on Purim, and many scholars believe that the roots of Jewish theater can be found in this end-of-winter festival. .Read More
What do trees have to do with Jewish mystics and four different glasses of wine? Read More
In Israel, the special Hanukkah mood begins when bakeries and supermarkets start selling sufganiyot, or doughnuts, at least a month in advance. The tempting smell fills the air, and it’s impossible for most Israelis to resist. The average Israeli will eat almost seven doughnuts during the week of Hanukkah, and only 20 percent won’t eat any at all.
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