Tag: Jewish Traditions

The author, a professor of Jewish studies, shares her experience of struggling to find consistent and meaningful ways to engage her young children with Jewish traditions and community.
Tu B'Shvat is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Earth, trees, and the arrival of spring.
Actor Josh Radnor married Dr. Jordana Jacobs in a Jewish wedding ceremony under a snow-laden chuppah.
In honor of Valentine's Day, this article presents a collection of Jewish jokes about love.
The article discusses the concept of "Jewish late bloomers" – individuals who come to embrace their Judaism and Jewish identity later in life than expected.
In this essay by Maya Rosen, it is explored what it means to be in exile from a Jewish perspective.
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 Christmas.
The text discusses eight delicious doughnut recipes for celebrating Chanukah, offering a variety of options for this traditional holiday treat.
In this recipe from The Jewish Table, the author provides a simple and delicious recipe for Spiced Gelt Hot Chocolate, just in time for Hanukkah.
This text discusses the significance of food in the lives of Holocaust survivors.
Lois and Arden Shenker have a significant collection of 45 spice boxes that they use for Havdalah, the Jewish ceremony marking the end of Shabbat.
In the wake of the recent tragedies and ongoing conflict affecting the Jewish community, many people are finding solace and joy in celebrating Shabbat.
Succot, the festival of dwelling in temporary booths, holds deep symbolic significance reflecting the diversity within Jewish tradition.
The Sukkah Boys, founded by Billy Klein and Zuzz Rapp in Melbourne, Australia, is a service that builds and fixes sukkahs.
This article discusses a vegetable stew for couscous recipe that is perfect for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
In his book "I Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day," Jake Cohen encourages a fun and enjoyable approach to Jewish cooking, including the first meal after fasting on Yom Kippur.
The author reflects on their experiences of Yom Kippur as they grew up.
The article discusses the author's experience of not fasting on Yom Kippur and instead enjoying a delicious recipe for fresh figs with honey-pistachio cream.
The author reflects on the meaning of Rosh Hashanah and the rituals associated with it.
The article discusses a game called Connections, inspired by The New York Times, which is popular and can be played during the High Holidays.
The author reflects on their search for Jewish identity and how they find meaning in food.
New York Jewish Week has compiled a list of 15 restaurants and caterers in NYC that are offering Rosh Hashanah meals for takeaway or delivery.
In this article, the author discusses their approach to preparing for the High Holidays, specifically during the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah.
The tradition of serving symbolic foods on Rosh Hashanah goes back to Talmudic times.
The author shares a personal story of experiencing the power of chesed (acts of kindness) during a difficult time when her daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor.