The calm before the storm.I always think about when “busy season” is at MyJewishLearning.com. You would think that it would ...

A brief description of all the minor fasts on the Jewish calendar.

Last week I had a nasty bout of stomach flu. One of those batten down the hatches, no food for ...

A cheesy, savory twist on your favorite Purim treat.

Fast days are acknowledged in the synagogue liturgy.

This week’s Torah portion, Tzav, ends with a ceremony consecrating the first Israelite priests, Aaron and his sons. The blood ...

A turning point in Jewish history.

The four minor fast days are not as restrictive as Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av.

In this alliterative Mensch Madness match up, Mordechai and Moses are about to meet!This match is tough, because both of ...

These mini challah rolls will remind you of traditional Eastern European mohn pastries.