Judith Shulevitz discusses the concept of a modern version of the Sabbath in her book "The Sabbath World," exploring the idea of ritualized behavior to pause the chaos of daily life, even if not tied to religious beliefs.

Eating Chinese food on Christmas has become a sacred tradition for American Jews, blending cultural influences and asserting Jewish-American identity.

The author reflects on the completion of the mourning period and the final recitation of the Kaddish for his mother.

The text briefly mentions a festival in Toronto but does not provide any specific details or information.

The author reflects on his time at Tablet Magazine and his journey in learning about Jewish culture while writing for The Scroll.

Before converting to Judaism, the author found resonance with Jewish texts through a Christian children's Bible.

The text reflects a young woman's experience during Passover, where expectations of the Messiah's arrival were heightened due to world events and family discussions.

The text is a deeply personal reflection on the author's experience of losing their mother to brain cancer.

Academic oncologists in Israel who trained in the U.S. cherish the Thanksgiving celebrations they experienced there, prompting a new tradition of "seudat-hodayah" (thanksgiving feast) among oncologists and cancer patients in Israel.

The text expresses a plea for God to take responsibility and apologize for the suffering inflicted on humanity, enumerating sins and injustices attributed to God, including diseases, death, and human suffering.

A humorous anecdote by Etgar Keret describes his son, Lev, wanting to light Hanukkah candles at age 5, but escalating to wanting to burn things like the Maccabees.

The text delves into the dynamics between Jewish fathers and sons, contrasting the prevailing stereotype of the Jewish mother with the elusive figure of the Jewish father.

The discussion on why American Jews tend to lean towards liberalism touches on various perspectives.

The article argues that embracing environmentalism is beneficial for the Jewish community as it can lead to a more engaging and relevant expression of Judaism, particularly appealing to younger and less affiliated Jews.

After the author's brother died by suicide, his family struggled with the decision to honor the brother's wish to be cremated, which goes against traditional Jewish beliefs that emphasize the respect for the body and the importance of burial for future resurrection.

In this article, Rabbi Jay Michaelson emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship as a Jewish duty, challenging the gentle rhetoric of Jewish environmentalism and advocating for a more stringent approach that holds individuals and corporations accountable for their impact on the environment.

The writer, in a humorous and detailed account, attempts to recreate the traditional Hanukkah treat sufganiyot.

The article discusses the Orthodox Jewish community's reluctance to embrace Holocaust museums due to their focus on preserving living traditions over displaying historical artifacts.