The writer reflects on her journey towards self-liberation and self-acceptance following her divorce, particularly in the context of celebrating Pesach without her children and the societal pressure to be liked by everyone.

The author reflects on their childhood experiences of Passover cleaning in a hoarding household, where the holiday offered a welcome break from domestic chaos.

The discussion delves into the theme of resurrection in various contexts, drawing from T.S. Eliot's poetry, Christian beliefs, rabbinic Judaism, and a contemporary novel by Don DeLillo.

The poem "The Kid from the Haggadah" by El Lissitzky describes a scene at a market where a poor kid is bought by a father, setting the stage for a popular song to emerge from the Haggadah.

The author reminisces about dressing up as Queen Esther on Purim as a child, finding comfort and a sense of hiding in the costume.

The article presents five innovative hamantaschen recipes perfect for Purim celebrations.

Nina Safar offers a playful twist on traditional Purim hamantaschen by creating a recipe for vegan Pop-Tart hamantaschen.

Sue Klebold, the mother of one of the Columbine High School shooters, Dylan Klebold, grapples with his legacy in the aftermath of the 1999 tragedy.

The article discusses homemade date honey, known as devash in Hebrew and considered a representation of dates in the seven species traditionally eaten on Tu BShvat.

Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish new year for trees, traditionally observed on the 15th of Shvat, is a celebration that includes consuming fruits and nuts, like almonds, though not part of the seven species mentioned in the Torah.

The article discusses the link between whiskey production, feminism, and the Talmudic tractate of Sotah in the context of Tu B'Shvat.

The author reflects on his Jewish identity as he navigates interactions with a religiously observant neighbor who tries to set him up with his daughters, emphasizing the difference between being Jewish and "Jew-ish."

The author reflects on their deep childhood love for Star Wars, how the franchise shaped their interests, and their disappointment with the newer films like The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, which led them to reevaluate their relationship with movies due to concerns about moral values conflicting with their Orthodox Jewish beliefs.

The author recounts how the death of their beloved dachshund, Ginger, brought them back to Judaism.

Three diverse and delicious dairy dishes perfect for Chanukah celebrations are highlighted in this piece.

The video features wrestler Goldberg, known as The Hebrew Hulk, in a Hanukkah-related episode of The Man Show from 2000.

This special Hanukkah-themed episode of Unorthodox celebrates the Festival of Lights with a focus on latkes, Adam Sandler's updated Hanukkah song, and discussions on how to maintain the essence of the holiday beyond just presents for children.

Hoshana Rabbah, a holiday on the seventh day of Sukkot, involves beating willow branches as a ritual symbolizing various interpretations, including expressing remorse as it marks the end of the cosmic judgment process after Yom Kippur.

In 1965, Sandy Koufax made a notable decision to sit out of Game 1 of the World Series in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religion.

This text describes a Jewish traveler's experience observing Yom Kippur at a Buddhist meditation center in India.

The author shares her struggle with caffeine withdrawal while fasting on Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur, recounting past experiences of debilitating headaches due to giving up coffee.

For a delicious Yom Kippur break-fast menu that will make fasting worth it, consider preparing dishes like Charred Eggplant Dip with Maple Drizzle, Caramelized Onion, Dill, and Smoked Salmon Frittata, Avocado and Heart of Palm Salad, and Sticky Date Bread Pudding.

Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays with a fun twist using emojis to enhance your greetings and conversations!

The author argues that in cities where the Jewish population is small and teacher absenteeism is not an issue, public schools should not be closed for Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

This poignant story reflects on family dynamics surrounding the author's parents, particularly his mother, father, and father's second wife, Jean.