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Celebrate, Challah Recipes, Eat, Israel, Jewish Recipes, Purim, Shabbat, Study
Shabbat Recipe Roundup
It’s almost time for Purim, so no better way to start Shabbat than with this creative recipe for Hamantaschen Challah!I ...
Psalm 22, Queen Esther and Us
The rabbis teach that Esther drew upon the words of Psalm 22 as she bravely went before King Achashverosh in an effort to save the Jews of ancient Persia.
Celebrate, JOFA's Torch, Purim
For Just Such a Crisis
Purim is behind us. The kitchen counter is littered with nosh from lavish Purim baskets. There’s a lingering ringing in ...
Introduction to Judaism
Start learning the basics of Judaism with this collection of articles.
Beliefs & Practices, Conversion, JOFA's Torch, Live
Open the Mikveh During the Day
Vashti is a heroine of the Purim story because she chose not to expose her naked body to the Court despite ...
The Smell of Joy
We grow in our humanity and deepen our spiritual sense by building our capacity for true and enduring joy.
Celebrate, Hanukkah, Pray, Prayer Musings
Al Hanisim: A Holiday Prayer of Thanks for Everyday Miracles
Why does the prayer recited on Hanukkah fail to make any mention of the holiday's central miracle?
Israel, Rabbis Without Borders, Study
Yom Hazikaron in the USA: What Israel’s Memorial Day Can Teach Us About The Holidays
Have you ever been abroad on Memorial Day? If so, have you even noticed that it was Memorial Day? Did ...