Jewish Holidays

The ritual of blessing the moon is not widely practiced, but carries deep spiritual meaning.

Shavuot has no specific rituals because it is all about receiving God's Torah.

The seder as a key to Jewish continuity

Three customs regarding the seder verses "Pour Out Thy Wrath"

A brief history of the story of the four children

What to make of the wise, wicked, simple, and silent children at the seder

Why we tell the story of Passover

This lengthy section of the Passover seder tells the story of the Exodus from Egypt.

Both celebrate spring and hope, though there are major differences between them also.