Mojito-Scented Quinoa
Minty and zesty, this is a great Passover-friendly side dish that also packs some protein. Read more
Maimouna
Moroccan Jews are known for Maimouna, the exuberant festival held on the evening and day after Passover. It's not clear where the origins of the festival come from, but some think it is the yahrzeit of Maimonides' father. Read more
Counting the Omer
The Omer connects Passover and Shavuot. In the Bible, this seven-week period marked the transition from the barley harvest to the wheat harvest. This period is a 49-day journey towards self-improvement. Read more
Matzah Brei
Matzah Brei means "fried matzah" in Yiddish, and it's a Passover breakfast staple. If french toast and scrambled eggs had a child, it would be matzah brei. 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
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Weekly Torah Portion
Parashat Kedoshim
Annual Cycle: Leviticus 19:1 - 20:27
Triennial Cycle: Leviticus 19:1 - 19:37
Summary of Kedoshim » Planting for the Future »
Candle Lighting Times
Compote
The sweet antidote to too much matzah!
Jewish Ritual Objects
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