Choosing a Date
There was a great deal of debate in the Israeli Knesset about when Holocaust Remembrance Day should be observed. Read more
Talking with Children
A topic that may seem far from modern children's lives holds valuable social lessons. But how old should children be before they begin to learn about the terrors of the Holocaust? Read more
Challah
The name "challah" was given to a bread in South Germany in the Middle Ages, when it was adopted by Jews for the Sabbath. Make it as a post-Passover treat for your guests! Read more
Yom Hashoah
April 28th is Holocaust Memorial Day, a time to think about the millions of Jews and non-Jews who perished during the Holocaust, and to honor survivors and the heroes of resistance. Read more
Final Solution
In January 1942 leaders of the Nazi party came up with plans for the "Final Solution" to the problem of the Jews within the Third Reich. So began the mass extermination of Jews on an industrial scale in death camps. Read more
Though the Ethiopian sun beat down on our necks as we layed mortar and brick for the school’s foundation in Gondar, Ethiopia, no suntan lotion could p...
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My parents still live in the house I grew up in.
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It's one of our favorite Southern-and-Jewish recipes, and now that Passover is over, we can't WAIT to bake this one again! So we thought we would shar...
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Weekly Torah Portion
Parashat Kedoshim
Annual Cycle: Leviticus 19:1 - 20:27
Triennial Cycle: Leviticus 19:1 - 19:37
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Candle Lighting Times
Compote
The sweet antidote to too much matzah!
Jewish Ritual Objects
How much do you know about Jewish ritual objects?
