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Sukkah of Peace
The most universalist of Jewish holidays, Sukkot is the celebratory coda of Judaism's annual initiation rites.
Ancient Israel, Beliefs & Practices, Israel, Modern Israel, Shavuot
How Many Days is Shavuot in Israel?
In American Jewish society a joke has emerged over the past decades that supposedly summarizes all Jewish holidays: “They tried ...
Celebrate, Live, More Holidays, Tu Bishvat
Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat Seder: Part 3
In Jewish mystical thought, the Tu Bishvat seder became a time to atone for sexual impropriety by blessing, eating and meditating on the symbolism of fruit.
Shabbat Recipe Roundup: Bye-bye 2011
It’s the last Shabbat of 2011, so better make it special!Looking to start your Shabbat with a festive drink? This ...
Jewish Texts, Sages & Scholars, Study, Talmud
Rabban Gamaliel
Many rabbis of the same name served as Nasi or Prince.
Running and Returning
The maze-like path of the labyrinth, leading in and out of a sacred center, echoes an ancient kabbalistic idea.
Finding Jewish Camelot
Celebrating Sukkot on the Canadian shores of Lake Ontario, as I did as a child, was fraught with complications. Evening ...
High Holidays, Pray, Rosh Hashanah, Study, Yom Kippur
Avinu Malkeinu
The prayer for "our father, our king," said on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.