Jewish holidays

My family's Jewish day school story

I knew I wanted my children to have more Jewish education than I had; to have friends who could play with them on Shabbat to make it more fun; and to know all of the stories that make our heritage.

By CHERYL WEINER ROSENBERG
19/02/2024

With Tu Bishvat nearing, think twice before eating dried fruit

Are dried fruits really a healthier option compared to fresh fruits? Dr. Maya Roseman sheds light on the subject.

By MAYA ROSEMAN
21/01/2024

Jewish a cappella group mix tradition with modern twist on Hallel prayer

The video beautifully weaves together the essence of Hanukkah - a festival of light and hope - with a musical tapestry that transcends boundaries.

Pascale's kitchen: Latkes and more latkes

I am bringing you two of my favorite recipes for fried latkes. The first is a classic recipe for potato latkes, and the second is for latkes made with three different vegetables. 

The Hanukkah dilemma of 2023 - opinion

Embracing the House of Shammai’s custom.

By MOREY SCHWARTZ
10/12/2023

Hanukkah: The great light of the small jug

The Maccabees understood the message: Yes, pure oil, even in small quantities, can illuminate much more than meets the eye.

Jewish a cappella group celebrates Hanukkah with Taylor Swift medley

The latest Hanukkah parody video from Jewish a cappella group Six13 is based on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

By BROOKE SARAH BORDEN
07/12/2023

Can American Jews recapture the vibe of Thanksgivukkah?

The miracle of the oil lasting for eight nights happened long ago, but the miracle that was Thanksgivukkah is still within our grasp.

By YAEL BUECHLER/JTA
20/11/2023
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