This article discusses the significance of the All-of-a-Kind Family children's book series by Sydney Taylor.

Yonit and Jonathan discuss Christmas as observed by Jews worldwide.

This article reflects on the author's experiences with Ethiopian Jews and their version of Friday night dinner.

The author explores a custom mentioned in a short story by Shai Agnon, where the protagonist waits for the marks left by his tefillin straps to fade before eating or drinking.

This article discusses the transformation and significance of Lady Judith Montefiore's wedding gown.

The custom of staying up all night to learn Torah on Shavuot is believed to be a way of atoning for our ancestors' failure to be awake during the Revelation at Sinai.

"The Haggadah About Nothing: The (Unofficial) Seinfeld Haggadah" by Rabbi Sam Reinstein is a creative and humorous Haggadah that uses Seinfeld references to shed new light on the Seder experience.

The pomegranate has a rich history in Jewish culture and is often associated with Rosh Hashanah.

The text describes the author's difficult first Hanukkah as a single mother, grappling with the challenges of managing a household alone after a contentious divorce.

Mira and her family navigate daily life in Israel, with Mira reflecting on the ease of becoming a citizen, the responsibilities it entails, and the complexities of their new surroundings.

A former rabbi shares his family's experience and decision to hold a secular wedding for their daughter who married a non-Jew, despite their observant Jewish background.

In episode 143 of "The One With the Mitzvah Tank," the hosts explore encounters with Chabad Hasidic men in Manhattan who ask strangers if they are Jewish and offer them the opportunity to perform a mitzvah like putting on tefillin or lighting Shabbat candles.

Shavuot, a Jewish holiday celebrating the giving of the Torah, is traditionally marked by dairy meals.

In his article "She-Hehiyanu: An Endangered Blessing Species," Johnny Solomon discusses the challenges Orthodox Jews face in reciting the She-Hehiyanu blessing due to technological advancements affecting the availability of seasonal fruits, encounters with close friends, and purchasing new items.

As Yom Kippur approaches, traditions for getting right with God include tossing bread into water to symbolize sin washing away, abstaining from physical pleasures, swinging a chicken in a ritual of atonement, wearing white to signify purity, making amends with others, and kneeling before the Ark during prayers.

The text explores the historical practice of all-night study vigils in Jewish communities, focusing on the tikkun observed on the first night of Shavuot and a lesser-known study session before Hoshana Rabbah.

In this personal essay, a convert to Judaism grapples with her love for Christmas traditions and how to navigate celebrating them while being Jewish.

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.

The author received an email with the subject "Bark Mitzvah" containing a video link and a reference to the current Jewish year, 5773.

After the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, Jewish Sages established customs to remember Jerusalem and the Temple to ensure that joy would be incomplete without their presence.

The article discusses the significance of counting the Omer, a Jewish practice of counting the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, particularly in the context of cancer patients undergoing treatment.

The text explores the cultural significance of coffee in Israeli society, highlighting the division between those who prefer the traditional method of brewing Turkish coffee with a finjan pot and those who opt for espresso made with modern machines.