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In light of the recent tragedies affecting the Jewish community, Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum reflects on the importance of maintaining joy and resilience through...

This schedule provides key times for Jewish observances from October 23 to November 1, focusing on Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah. It outlines t...

Etgar's pre-Simchat Torah quiz is an engaging educational challenge that tests participants' knowledge of Jewish holidays and traditions associated with the ...

This Simchat Torah, Jewish communities worldwide are balancing the traditional joy of the holiday with the somber memory of the attack that occurred on Octob...

One year after the tragic attacks in Israel during Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the Jewish community grapples with balancing celebration and mourning. ...

The story of Gali Segal and Ben Binyamin, who survived a terrorist attack but lost their legs, offers a poignant reflection on celebrating Simchat Torah amid...

Jessica Tzikas reflects on the responsibility she feels to keep Jewish traditions alive in her family now that her children are transitioning from Jewish pre...

Celebrating Simchat Torah in times of grief is challenging, especially when marking the anniversary of tragic events like Hamas's attack on Israel. Rabbi Eli...

This recipe for grape focaccia is a flavorful and timely dish for Sukkot, highlighting the seasonal harvest of grapes around this Jewish holiday. The recipe ...

In the midst of Sukkot, Israel's announcement of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's assassination poses significant challenges for the nation's leadership. Jodi Rud...

A new viral sensation among Jewish families has emerged from Amazon's marketplace: cardboard boxes mislabeled for the Sukkot holiday with the Hebrew letters ...

Sukkot, often arriving quietly after the intense holiday period of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, serves as a powerful reminder of the sacred duty to address ...

A delightful recipe perfect for Succot festivities, this guide walks you through preparing peppers stuffed with aubergines and cheese. Featuring a blend of m...

Joanie Terrizzi reflects on her decision not to build a sukkah in Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene, emphasizing communal needs over personal...

With Succot, the Jewish festival where meals are often eaten outdoors, heralding the soup season, this collection features 16 diverse recipes ideal for al fr...

Rabbi Hayim Leiter shares a deeply personal account of how his Israeli trauma surfaced one year after Oct. 7, a day marked by repeated air-raid sirens while ...

During the Sukkot festival, the Board of Deputies of British Jews is encouraging the Jewish community to honor hostages held by Hamas by reserving a space fo...

Exploring personal experiences and profound reflections, this piece connects the loss and introspective teachings of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) with contemporary...

Rabbi Avi Killip explores the complex dynamics of joy and sorrow during Simchat Torah celebrations, particularly in the shadow of recent traumas reminiscent ...

The article explores the concept of the sukkah during Sukkot as a space for intentional connection and healing amidst modern challenges like the COVID-19 pan...

In New York City's dense urban landscape, creative adaptations allow Jewish communities to celebrate Sukkot despite the lack of private outdoor spaces. From ...

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses how the Jewish calendar serves as an instrument for national cohesion and cultural memory, illuminating the connection betwe...

Every year, the streets of Kew Gardens Hills in Queens host a vibrant tradition of pop-up etrog markets in anticipation of Sukkot. These temporary stalls, of...

A Sukkot program was recorded at the radio station WEVD, capturing a moment of cultural and religious significance for the Jewish community, as reported by t...

Carol Ann Schwartz reflects on the enduring Jewish traditions maintained during difficult times, specifically in light of the recent events surrounding Octob...

Natan Slifkin critiques the superficial understanding of 'achdus' or unity emphasized during Sukkot, arguing that true achdus involves proactively taking res...

As Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, approaches, many families engage in various preparations to spiritually ready themselves for the solem...

As Israelis prepare for Sukkot, many are using the holiday to highlight the ongoing crisis regarding hostages held by Hamas since the October 7th attacks. Re...

The discussion focuses on the theme of attention, especially relevant in today's digital-heavy environment, and how it pertains to Jewish rituals, particular...

The Etgar Succot Quiz is a fun and educational exercise testing knowledge on the Jewish festival of Succot (Sukkot), celebrated primarily in Israel for seven...

Detailed information is provided for the observance of Shabbat and Jewish holidays from October 16 to October 25, covering Erev Succot, Succot, Shabbat Chol ...

Highlighting an array of delightful recipes perfect for celebrating Sukkot, this article features a variety of easy-to-make desserts and bakes to enjoy durin...

Sarah Mann-Yeager presents a delectable parev recipe for a pear, ginger, and chocolate chip loaf, perfect for Shabbat afternoons. This moist cake combines th...

In the face of recent and historical tragedy, this personal reflection contemplates the challenging emotions surrounding the celebration of Simchat Torah, pa...

Gary Rosenblatt reflects on the Sukkot festival, highlighting the contrast between its themes of fragility and protection with the current struggles facing I...

Andrew Rashkow explores the spiritual essence of Sukkot, emphasizing how the holiday's tradition of dwelling in a simple, temporary sukkah promotes internal ...

In light of recent tragic events, Rabbi Leo Dee reflects on the complexity of celebrating Simchat Torah amid mourning. He draws parallels with historical Jew...

Cindy Scarr's article captures the vibrancy and historical significance of the ancient Jewish mitzvah of Hakhel. Set in Chevron, it follows a mother, Tzofia,...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the bittersweet end of the Tishrei holiday season, focusing on the exhaustion and chaos of managing holiday activities and family dyn...

Many experience heightened stress during the Yom Tov season due to the additional expenses, responsibilities, and changes to routine. This stress can lead to...

Dan Perry reflects on the limits of forgiveness during Yom Kippur against the backdrop of recent geopolitical and personal acts of malfeasance. He examines J...

Unitha Cherry reflects on the struggles of observing Yom Kippur amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the challenges of pursuing the Jewish ...

With Yom Kippur approaching, the prayer "Avinu Malkeinu" serves as a poignant reminder of the dual relationship Jews have with God—as both a loving father an...

The Israeli Hug Center in New York, established by Erela Nornberg at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, offers a supportive environment for Israeli expats following...

Amidst the High Holidays, Jewish teens in Miami are expressing resilience and communal pride despite the shadow cast by the events of October 7. High school ...

Rabbi Jeremy Rosen reflects on the concept of atonement as Yom Kippur approaches, posing the provocative idea that perhaps God, too, should atone for the suf...

Rabbi David Stav reflects on the urgency of making this Yom Kippur a pivotal moment for Jewish unity, emphasizing its historical roots in repentance for both...

Rav Melamed, author of Peninei Halacha, offers a distinct perspective on the Yom Kippur practice of Viduy, typically focused on confession and regret. In a s...

In "Break-Fast on Cyprus," Jennifer Bardi recounts a poignant story from Yom Kippur 1949, in a British detention camp for Jewish Holocaust survivors on Cypru...

The video explains the significance and components of the arba minim, or "Four Kinds," used during the Jewish festival of Sukkot. These four species are a lu...