Holidays

Manischewitz, known for its traditional Jewish products like sweet wine and Passover treats, has recently been showcasing a more irreverent and playful side on social media, including joking about unconventional kosher products like Hash Brownie Macaroons and now, the viral concept of "gefilte dogs."
In a recent podcast episode, the decision of the Republican National Committee (RNC) to withdraw from the presidential-debate commission system is discussed alongside the outrage sparked by an offensive pre-Passover op-ed in The New York Times, which erroneously portrayed Judaism as a celebration of mass murder.
The First Annual Great Canadian Seder was a Passover event that featured stories from 20 prominent Canadians discussing the meaning of freedom.
The Menschwarmers celebrate their second annual baseball seder as baseball's opening day and Passover coincide, reflecting on the intersection of the two events.
Rabbi Aaron Levy from Makom Creative Downtown Judaism in Toronto discusses Passover, freedom, slavery, and the significance of the Passover meal (Seder) on the podcast "Not That Kind of Rabbi."
Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron engage in a discussion on three significant topics, including Yad Vashem's decision not to host a speech by Volodymyr due to its stance against mixing politics with the Holocaust, the fading attention on the surveillance scandal involving Pegasus spy software in Israel, and the debate around retiring the concept of Amalek, representing absolute and evil anti-semites.
Purim Katan, or Little Purim, is a lesser-known celebration that occurs in Jewish leap years when there are two months of Adar.
This article discusses a unique Purim recipe for Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Guinness Hamantaschen, or shamrock-taschen, suitable for Purim and St. Patrick's Day.
To ease the overwhelm of preparing for Purim, Carly Pildis suggests making giant hamantaschen instead of many small ones.
Sight & Sound is known for its evangelical biblical productions but faced a unique challenge with Queen Esther as it lacks overt religious content.
Chef Hélène Jawhara Piñer demonstrates how to make traditional Sephardi Purim treats called Hojuelas on the YouTube series "Feed Your Soul with Jamie Geller."
As 2022 is approaching, Yonit and Jonathan discuss their concerns and hopes for the upcoming year, anticipating more challenges than successes.
In a discussion about television shows of 2021, podcast hosts share their favorite picks and offer binge-worthy recommendations for the holiday week.
Yonit and Jonathan discuss Christmas as observed by Jews worldwide.
As Hanukkah begins, discussions focus on Hanukkah traditions, Israel's initiative to vaccinate children, and updates on Netanyahu's ongoing trial.
In a podcast episode celebrating Hanukkah, the Menschwarmers discuss 9 Jewish sports streaks that defied expectations, including Team Israel's surprising success and Sue Bird's Olympic victories.
Colin Powell's recent passing brought attention to his experiences as a Shabbos goy in his youth, helping observant Jews with tasks on the Sabbath.
Yonit and Jonathan celebrate Sukkot by hosting journalist Kara Swisher to discuss tech, politics, and Israeli unicorns.
The Ushpizin Edition podcast explores the ancient Sukkot tradition of Ushpizin, where guests are invited to share a meal in the Sukkah.
The article discusses the impact of a storm on the author's sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot.
Yonit and Jonathan discuss tips for fasting before Yom Kippur and recommend books in a podcast episode.
After the break, the discussion focuses on the Biden administration's handling of negotiations with terrorists, receiving praise for the approach taken.
The author recounts the experience of finding their basement flooded after Ida hit, detailing the items saved from water damage, including precious family heirlooms, old photographs, and a forgotten mini-DV tape with an interview of the author's in-laws.
In a Jewish New Year special of UNHOLY featuring Gal Gadot and Sacha Baron Cohen, they select their "Mensch of the Year" while discussing President Biden and Israel PM Bennett's handling of issues like Afghanistan, Iran, and COVID.
In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron explore several topics, including assessing their deeds over the past year in the spirit of Rosh Hashanah, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meeting secretly, reflections on Afghanistan and its relevance to Israel, and questioning the cancellation of this year's High Holidays due to COVID, with a reference to an essay critiquing American rabbis for being overly cautious.

Top authors in Holidays

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