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The author shares their first experience celebrating Tu Bishvat, the Jewish holiday known as the Festival of Trees, with their husband's Iraqi Jewish family ...

Rashi's commentary on Parashat Beshallach focuses on the significance of Shabbat observance, highlighting the dual nature of "zachor" (remember) and "shamor"...

The author reflects on the significance of Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for the Trees, which often falls during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere. They expl...

Tu B'Shvat is a Jewish holiday with agricultural origins, symbolizing the importance of environmental awareness and stewardship in modern times. Originating ...

Tu Bishvat, known as the birthday of trees, is a low-stress holiday for Jewish parents. Unlike other holidays that require significant preparation and effort...

Tu B'Shvat is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Earth, trees, and the arrival of spring. The holiday originated from the Torah's requirement that farmers ...

In Chapter 3 of "Up North," Eli, Nellie, and Squizzle find themselves at the North Pole, surprised to discover a group of frum families gathered there. Insid...

Two books with Jewish themes have won top honors at this year's Sydney Taylor Book Awards for Jewish children's books. "Two New Years" is a lavishly illustra...

Tu Bishvat challah blossom tree is a creative way to celebrate the new year for trees. The recipe involves making a special challah dough using ingredients l...

Amid the celebration of Tu B'Shevat, known as Jewish Earth Day, Canadian synagogues are taking steps toward environmental sustainability by upgrading their f...

Tu Bishvat, the New Year for Trees, while considered a lesser Jewish festival, has gained significance for its eco-Jewish emphasis and connection to the Land...

The New Voices Jewish Media Fellows have created a humorous guide called "The Ins and Outs of 2024." This post playfully provides a list of things that are "...

In this text, the author begins by sharing a recipe for Dried Fruit and Walnut Bread and mentions that it is inspired by the upcoming Jewish holiday, Tu Bish...

The article discusses various scenarios related to the laws of borer (selecting and separating) on Shabbat. It provides guidance on avoiding eating specific ...

In "Ki Ani Hashem: A Literary Analysis of the Makkot," Joshua Z. Shapiro explores the purpose and significance of the ten plagues brought upon Pharaoh and th...

The Santa Fe Jewish Cemetery has come up with a creative solution for Jews who are unable to visit the gravesites of their loved ones due to distance or mobi...

"The High Holy Days are a reminder of the preciousness and fragility of life. They begin with Rosh Hashanah and end with Yom Kippur, prompting us to reflect ...

Shabbat times for January 5-12 are provided for various cities. On January 5, Shabbat begins between 3:38 and 3:57 in different cities. The Torah portion for...

The article tells the story of Rivka, who was struggling with how to handle her friend Leah's religious instability. Rivka felt guilty for being too judgment...

This article announces the finalists for a competition called "Fire It Up," which focuses on creating creative Chanukah-themed snacks or desserts. The finali...

This article is a personal account of a woman whose husband is serving in the Israeli army during a time of war. The author describes their experience during...

The article discusses end-of-year movie picks for 2023, including films from earlier years and even one from 2024. It suggests that these movies are thought-...

The United Nations has been criticized for its lack of recognition and celebration of Jewish holidays compared to other religions. A review of the UN's socia...

The Shabbat times for the week of December 22 to December 29 are as follows: The Fast of Tevet ends at various times on Friday, December 22, with Shabbat beg...

The article presents a list of Jewish-themed activities to do in New York City during the Christmas season. These include a Lebanese Jewish cooking class, a ...

This article highlights how Jewish celebrities celebrated Hanukkah this year. Many celebrities took to social media to share their holiday candles and light-...

The author expresses their sadness as Hanukkah comes to an end, emphasizing the importance of the holiday for their mental health. They point out the difficu...

Italian Jewish cuisine often includes risotto as a traditional dish, particularly in regions like Piedmont and Lombardy. This basic risotto recipe can be eas...

Peter, Paul, and Mary's classic Hanukkah song "Light One Candle" has been re-recorded by the band's two surviving members, Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stooke....

Shabbat times from December 15 to December 22 vary slightly across different cities in the UK. On Friday, December 15, Shabbat begins at different times in v...

Unorthodox episode 393 presents nine stories of Jewish light amid challenging times. The episode includes reflections on the true spirit of Hanukkah, experie...

In this essay by Maya Rosen, it is explored what it means to be in exile from a Jewish perspective. The midrash in Breishit Rabbah connects different moments...

"Round and Round" is a Hanukkah-themed romance movie from Hallmark that is being praised as the best Hanukkah movie from the network. The film follows Rachel...

Kristin Chenoweth, a well-known actress and singer, released a Hanukkah song on her 2021 holiday album titled "HAPPINESS IsChristmas!" The song, called "We A...

The author reflects on their initial reservations about their daughter's due date being on December 24, worried that her birthday would be overshadowed by Ch...

Hanukkah is typically understood as a holiday about light conquering darkness. However, the binary of light as good and darkness as chaotic and evil is a col...

This text discusses different perspectives on the significance of the military victory and the miracle of the oil during Chanukah. It mentions that some argu...

Jewish singer Layla Frankel has released a new pop song for Hanukkah called "Hanukkah Honey." The song is a catchy love song with a Motown feel, reminiscent ...

In this article, the author shares a personal story from their childhood about a Hanukkah menorah they purchased from Rosenblums Hebrew Book Store in Chicago...

The author starts off by offering a special Hanukkah subscription discount and lists things that are helping to slow their heart rate amid current turmoil, s...

Jasmin Moghbeli, an Iranian-American astronaut, recently celebrated Hanukkah in space while aboard the International Space Station. In a video shared from sp...

The podcast explores a tweet by the Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, regarding Hanukkah, discussing its implications for him and Jewish individuals, as well as...

The text discusses eight delicious doughnut recipes for celebrating Chanukah, offering a variety of options for this traditional holiday treat.

In this article, the author explores the significance of the Hanukkah candles and their relation to other Jewish rituals, such as Friday night kiddush and th...

A Jewish educator named Sara Beth Berman has given the Hanukkah llama, a popular holiday item, a deeper Jewish backstory in an attempt to add substance to th...

The article discusses the story of Uriel Baruch, an Israeli hostage in the Gaza Strip, as his family celebrates Hanukkah. The family prays for a miracle and ...

This article recommends four cozy Jewish rom-com books for readers looking for lighter fare this winter. The first, "Season of Love" by Helena Greer, tells t...

In this article, the author explores the topic of new Hanukkah food traditions. They discuss how some families have embraced new culinary traditions to celeb...

The Etgar Quiz includes questions about Jewish knowledge. It covers topics such as identifying the Maccabee brothers (David was not among them), Hebrew lette...

The article explores the concept of martyrdom in Judaism through the lens of the tragic death of Alina Palhati at a rave in Israel. It discusses the idea of ...