The foods of Rome’s Jewish quarter are definitely of interest right now, and the lesser-known, somewhat hidden cuisine of Rome’s ...

Purim is the one day of the year I feel empowered in my community. The rest of the year, services ...

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — we are the capital city of the Commonwealth. No, Pennsylvania’s capital is not in Philadelphia. Several years ago ...

My roommate came home yesterday with a story I’ve experienced myself too many times in too many different ways.She was ...

Meesh: Back then, in biblical times, the ceiling was not glass, and I don’t think Esther or Ruth made any attempt ...

Hanukkah is coming. It’s time to tell stories about armed resistance against oppression. Children will read about the five brave ...

If you’re reading this post during October, it’ll soon be Halloween – that great Jewish holiday.Yes, you read that right. ...

“Some people will do anything to get out of synagogue on Simchat Torah” said my husband as we headed off ...

In elementary school, the Jewish holidays were never an issue — I went to a Jewish day school, so school ...

There are three (types) of people the Holy One loves: One who does not get angry. One who does not ...