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Celebrate, Passover, The Canteen
Jewish Teens, Summer Camp and Liberation
As we approach Pesach, I have been thinking about one of the names of this holiday – z’man heiruteinu – the time ...
Arriving at the Huppah, or Wedding Canopy
A procession leads the groom and then the bride to the huppah, where the bride traditionally encircles the groom three or seven times.
Do Women Experience Holiness Differently?
Parashat Kedoshim teaches us the ways to be holy. But do women have a different understanding of what holiness is?
Israel, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
Schooling Seculars in Honey and Halakhah
Believe it or not, Israelis need Jewish education.
Jewish Art: A Brief History
Contrary to popular perception, Jewish art dates back to Biblical times.
Celebrate, Mourn, Rosh Chodesh
Blessing the New Moon
The ritual of blessing the moon is not widely practiced--but carries deep spiritual meaning.
Alcohol on Purim
Are Jews really obligated to drink to the point of not knowing the difference between Haman and Mordecai?
Denominations, Jewish History, Study
Reform Launches a Worship Revolution
More Hebrew, rituals, and joyful participation called for at 1999 Orlando Biennial.