holiday

Sephardic memory and tradition at Shavuot.

This is a crazy time of year. Life is hectic. We’re working and scheduling those last few very important meetings ...

I’ve been joking this year that with Hanukkah starting on Christmas Eve, our holiday doesn’t have a chance to compete ...

In the best of years, Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday. Its complications are multi-level, valid, and not easily overcome. Many ...

Sukkot is almost here! It’s our week to cram friends and family into the sukkah, whether for short services and ...

“Can you believe it’s been a year!?” Ever since  my son was about 10 months old, many people have commented ...

There is some irony in the observance of “Labor Day” in our country: It is a holiday acknowledging the achievements ...

Every person has a different way of dealing with grief; some cry, shout, pray, fast, or choose to celebrate and remember ...

Shavuot is one of the rare Jewish holidays that really specifies a dairy meal.READ: Why Do We Eat Cheesecake on Shavuot?Some ...

If you ask me, Shavuot doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Judaism has a lot of holidays, and it’s understandable ...