Lesli Koppelman Ross

<em>Lesli Koppelman Ross is a writer and artist whose works have appeared nationally. She has devoted much of her time to the causes of Ethiopian Jewry and Jewish education</em>.


Articles by Lesli Koppelman Ross

Passover in Modern Times

The ancient Exodus continues to inspire Jews today.

Passover and Blood Libel in the Middle Ages

The joy of the holiday is overshadowed by anti-Semitic violence.

Liberating Ourselves from Narrowness

Passover teaches that is possible to free ourselves from the pressures of modern society.

What Is Matzah?

Unleavened bread is the central Passover symbol.

How Is This Seder Different?

A selection of seder customs from around the world

Special Sabbaths

Recounting the moral obligations of Purim before the celebration begins

Facing Evil

Moral strength is found in fulfilling religious obligations.

The Purim Meal (Seudah)

Eat, drink, and be merry is not without controversy.

Jews in Exile

The Purim story is a guideline for living in the Diaspora.

Planting Trees for Tu Bishvat

This act has always been held in high regard in Judaism.