Jewish Holidays

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A History of Purim

How this festival became a time for merriment and satire.

I and Thou: A Tree

What trees can teach about relationships

Tenth of Tevet

This fast commemorates the beginning of the end of the First Temple.

Starting Over At New Year’s

Turning January 1 into a Jewish-themed celebration

Is Thanksgiving Kosher?

Applying Jewish law to Turkey Day.

Should Jews Trick-or-Treat on Halloween?

Though many Jewish children go trick-or-treating, this writer explains why he's against it.

Gleanings: The Moon And Rosh Chodesh

Jewish texts about the moon and Rosh Chodesh.

The Sukkah Still Stands

Despite the dangers and tragedies of our world, we can take comfort in the divine protection symbolized by the Sukkah.

3 Things to Think About on Sukkot

Sukkot observances offer a balance between the real and the ideal.

The Etrog of Chelm

A humorous folk tale about how NOT to care for this Sukkot object.

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