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The Covenant & God

God, too, is bound by this divine agreement.

Official Holiday Rankings

There sure are a lot of Jewish holidays this season. I happen to be lucky and work for a Jewish ...

How to Count the Omer

A guide to the ritual that occurs between Passover and Shavuot.

On the Omer and Orchids 

The force of life is stronger than death.

A Jewish Obsession With Counting

Maybe you can relate. For the last few months I’ve attached a small device that counts my every step. At ...

The Meaning of Ezekiel’s Vision

Understanding the prophet's experience

Why Jewish Time Still Matters In The Age Of Covid-19

Today marks the end of the most prolific counting of days in the Jewish calendar. S’firat ha’Omer, the Counting of ...

Strawberry Rhubarb Blintzes

An unconventional treat for Shavuot or whenever strawberries and rhubarb are in season.

What Is An Upsherin, or Halaqah?

Why some Jews ritualize their son's first haircut at age 3.

Shavuot I

This reading describes God’s revelation to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai. The first part of the reading details God’s ...

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