Holidays

The Etgar High Holy Day Quiz provides questions related to Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish calendar.
The text discusses the modern trend of seeking spiritual growth on individual terms rather than through organized religion.
The text explores the narratives of Sarah, Hagar, Abraham, and Isaac in the Torah, particularly focusing on the exile of Ishmael and Hagar and the binding of Isaac.
The schedule includes important Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah times for September 15 to 22.
The Parashah for the week of Rosh Hashanah focuses on the story of Hannah, a woman who prayed fervently to have a child and was eventually blessed with a son named Shmuel, who became a great prophet.
In a podcast episode hosted by Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy, with guest Marc Weisblott, the focus is on reviewing major news stories of 5783 in the Jewish community.
Hurricane Lee, a Category 1 storm, is threatening Atlantic Canada this weekend, with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick bracing for strong winds, power outages, and potential flooding.
The Promised Podcast extends New Year wishes for a year filled with positivity and good things after a momentous period in the Jewish community.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the challenges of the past year in Israeli history, reflecting on Jewish theology and psyche that influenced it.
The text highlights the significant role of family memories in making Jewish festivals special and meaningful.
The Shabbat times for September 8 to September 15 are provided, with the start and end times for different cities in the UK specified.
Shabbat times for August 25 to September 1 are as follows: in London, Shabbat begins at 7.48 on August 25 and at 7.33 on September 1; in Bournemouth and Manchester, the times are 7.48 and 7.33, respectively; in Leeds and Gateshead, times are 7.30 and 7.44; and in Glasgow, at 8.14 and 7.57.
In episode 375 of Unorthodox, the focus is on entering the month of Elul, the period preceding the High Holidays where introspection is key.
In episode 373 of Unorthodox, the podcast delves into the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, exploring its lessons.
Andrew Cristall, the sole Jewish player in the 2023 NHL draft, faces a scheduling conflict with the Washington Capitals' training camp coinciding with Rosh HaShanah.
The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on Tuesday.
Israeli literary figure Etgar Keret discusses defending democracy, storytelling, and heartwarming stories about his late mother in a recent interview.
Israel is currently immersed in a period of remembrance following Passover, with Holocaust Remembrance Day just passed and Memorial Day and Independence Day approaching, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the state's establishment.
"A Rugrats Passover," co-written by Jonathan Greenberg, was a groundbreaking and highly rated episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, featuring a humorous retelling of the Passover story through the eyes of animated babies.
The Bonjour Chai podcast presented the second annual Great Canadian Seder, featuring a diverse group of guests including politicians, cantors, comedians, and more.
The Promised Podcast Pesach-Palooza!
In episode 357 of Unorthodox, the podcast revisits its 2020 Passover episode to provide listeners with a refresher on how to host a meaningful and memorable Seder, especially for those who may be new to the experience.
David, who is Jewish, and Jenny, who is agnostic and part-Indigenous, share tips for successful interfaith celebrations like Passover and Easter with their family, including their three sons being raised Jewish.
Pearl Richman, a retired teacher, has created two new inclusive haggadot for Passover, aimed at modern families and designed to better engage young people in the Seder ritual.
Base, an organization originating from New York in 2015, embodies a modern, decentralized approach to Judaism by having rabbinic couples host gatherings like High Holidays and Shabbat meals in their homes for young adults seeking a deeper connection to their Jewish identity.

Top authors in Holidays

account_boxJulia Gergely
account_boxCindy Scarr
account_boxStuart Halpern
account_boxLeah Koenig
account_boxNatan Slifkin
account_boxLior Zaltzman
account_boxJacob Gurvis
account_boxKveller Staff
account_boxPenny Schwartz
account_boxVictoria Prever