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On an intermediate day of Sukkot, thousands of Orthodox Jews visit Hershey Park for a festive event combining amusement park rides, Jewish entertainment, and...

The text describes the author's experiences and reflections on Yom Kippur in various settings, from a synagogue in Jerusalem to a small gathering in a suburb...

The author reflects on a personal dilemma when her husband wanted to break the Yom Kippur fast early to accommodate his migraine, while she preferred to wait...

Kapparot, a folk custom originating from the early medieval period, involves waving a chicken over one's head, symbolically transferring sins before its slau...

The author reflects on how Yom Kippur, despite being a somber and solitary holiday, holds a unique significance as a time for personal reflection and atoneme...

Liza Schoenfein discusses her recent exploration with honey cake recipes leading up to the High Holy Days. Delving into developing a gluten-free honey cake r...

This recipe offers a gluten-free twist on the traditional Rosh Hashanah honey cake by incorporating Italian plums for a seasonal flavor. The ingredients incl...

The author recounts their personal struggle with reciting the prayer Unetaneh Tokef after the tragic death of their mother, feeling conflicted by its percept...

Beekeeper Liane Newton, who runs nycbeekeeping.org, ensures the well-being of bees for Rosh Hashanah honey by providing resources for urban beekeepers. She s...

The author reflects on their conversion to Judaism and the significance of the High Holy Days since their mikvah immersion five years ago. They recount a piv...

Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a festive Manischewitz Fizz cocktail, featured by VinePair in a series of Rosh Hashanah-themed drinks using the beloved re...

Rose Levy Beranbaum shares a recipe for a moist and flavorful honey cake perfect for Rosh Hashanah. The recipe includes ingredients like eggs, oil, coffee, o...

Shahar Shamir, inspired by his childhood love for halva, created Brooklyn Sesame, a deconstructed halva spread with various flavors. He uses his spreads to e...

The mitzvah of the Arba Minim (the Four Species) during Sukkot involves holding the lulav, hadasim, and aravot together in one hand and the etrog separately....

During Shavuot, the Book of Ruth is traditionally read in synagogues and offers valuable lessons in compassion. The story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who conver...

Shavuot, a holiday celebrating the Jewish connection to the Torah, often focuses on dairy foods like cheese blintzes and cheesecakes. However, the article su...

The author reflects on the two Passover tales told in their home: the traditional Exodus from Egypt and their family's personal story of escape from Velizh, ...

The article discusses creating Passover cocktails inspired by the Ten Plagues, keeping in mind the restrictions on consuming chametz during the holiday. It h...

Don, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag from the Times of Israel discuss the issue of nearly a million Israelis going hungry, the changing nature of Israeli leadersh...

This article highlights the benefits of cooking Passover recipes with kids, emphasizing the importance of engaging children in meal preparation to deepen the...

A couple shares their journey of evolving their Purim tradition from giving out simple mishloach manot to creating a humorous Purim newsletter over the years...

The morning Megillah reading on Purim is actually more important than the nighttime reading, according to Halacha. The requirement for two readings is based ...

Martin Luther King Jr., in his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the historic March on Washington in 1963, drew inspiration from the Bible, specifically ...

The author humorously discusses ways to have the least Christmas-y Christmas ever, proposing alternative activities to counter the holiday spirit, especially...

Chanukah festivities traditionally include fried foods like latkes and sufganiyot to commemorate the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days. While dairy d...

In Israel, sufganiyot, or jelly doughnuts, are a traditional Hanukkah treat made by bakers during the eight-day holiday. The word sufganiyot combines Greek a...

For the unique convergence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, bloggers and foodies suggest a festive meal blending traditional dishes from both holidays. Ideas in...

The article highlights some of the best Jewish children's books from 2013, focusing on engaging reads rather than purely educational ones. Some featured book...

The author discusses their journey of discovering Jewish culinary traditions through personal experiences and relationships. Despite not having a strong culi...

In preparation for the rare event of Thanksgivukkah, which marks the confluence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, various hybrid food items have emerged. Joan Na...

The article discusses the often overlooked contributions of non-Jewish individuals within the Jewish community, focusing on the stories of Mr. Roetta, a Hisp...

In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience as a single woman during Sukkot, a holiday typically focused on family and harvest. Feeling out...

The author recounts visiting the yahrzeit plaque of their paternal grandmother, Eva Katz, at Congregation Beth Jacob of Beverly Hills, reflecting on their fa...

Wearing leather items like belts and yarmulkes is permitted on Yom Kippur and Tishah B'Av; only leather shoes are prohibited. The prohibition stems from the ...

The author reflects on their deep emotional connection to Yom Kippur, particularly through the Kol Nidre prayer, which symbolizes a sense of belonging in the...

The discussion explores the Story of Jonah as a lesson on solitary confinement and redemption in modern times. Drawing parallels between Jonah's solitude in ...

Amichai Lau-Lavie, the spiritual leader of Lab/Shul, explores the tradition of acquiring new items for Rosh Hashanah in Prepent 5774. He suggests reflecting ...

The text explores the connection between bees, sexual energy, and Jewish sexual laws, particularly around abstinence and intention in sexual engagement. Draw...

The article discusses the significance of challah and its variations for different Jewish communities. Originally a symbol of an offering, challah now repres...

'Ottolenghi: The Cookbook' by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi offers innovative twists on traditional Rosh Hashanah recipes, focusing on dishes popularized ...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein offers a clarification following a publication referencing Rabbi Yitzchok Hutner's approach to suffering, emphasizing a sense of re...

In 2012, a Reform Jewish chaplain deployed in Kuwait found new meaning in Tisha B'Av, a holiday he had not previously emphasized, when his R&R leave was unex...

Rabbi Joshua Berman delves into the lack of emotional connection many Jews feel towards Tishah B'Av, questioning why the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash do...

The article explores the multicultural origins of blintzes, highlighting their connections to various regions such as Cochin in Southern India, China, and Tu...

Observant Jews celebrating Lag b'Omer traditionally mark the day with haircuts, symbolizing hope and an end to a period of mourning after Passover. Some are ...

After the death of their grandfather, the author's family faced an emotional Passover with limited space, which led to unexpected occurrences. On the sixth n...

As Passover approaches, Hollywood is showing renewed interest in Moses with two potential film projects - Warner Bros.' "Gods and Kings" helmed by Steven Spi...

"The Jewish Annotated New Testament" discusses the Jewish roots of the New Testament and the historical context of its texts, highlighting the commonalities ...

In a study of law and narrative in the Talmud, the text highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness from those one has wronged, stating that Yom Kippur ...

The Fall 2011 issue of the publication features various letters discussing Jewish figures and concepts. One letter praises Hank Greenberg's baseball career a...