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The Three Weeks

The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem is commemorated with a period of mourning.

From Estrangement to Reconciliation

The High Holidays are but milestones on the journey toward renewal of our relationship with God.

Wholeness of a Broken Heart

True repair begins when we acknowledge the impact of broken relationships on this planet.

Jewish Minor Fasts 101

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

Tisha B’Av Quiz

How much do you know about Tisha B'Av?

The Prohibition Against Studying Torah on Tisha B’Av

Why would learning sacred Jewish texts be forbidden on this day of fasting and mourning?

Grief & Opportunity

The mourning associated with Tisha B'Av is also a call to action.

17th of Tammuz

A minor fast day with major history.

Easy 9 Days Dinners

We are currently in the last part of the time known as “The Three Weeks” –  a period in summer ...

Break-the-fast Menu Ideas

Fasting on Yom Kippur and other fasting holidays is probably not your favorite part of Judaism, and it’s certainly not ...

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