Tag: Jewish Traditions

Rabbi Dr. Moshe Dovid Tendler was a revered figure in the Jewish community, well-known for his Torah and academic achievements.
The article discusses the impact of a storm on the author's sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot.
Linke Fligl, a queer Jewish chicken farm in New York, celebrates Sukkot in a unique way.
The author reflects on his experiences with Russian-language periodicals in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s, specifically noting the ads for celebratory events and funeral parlors placed on the literary page of the New York-based Novoye russkoye slovo.
As Yom Kippur approaches, the author reflects on the challenge of forgiving others, particularly when they show no remorse or apologize.
The author recounts the experience of finding their basement flooded after Ida hit, detailing the items saved from water damage, including precious family heirlooms, old photographs, and a forgotten mini-DV tape with an interview of the author's in-laws.
This text is a personal reflection on the author's experience dealing with the responsibility of managing money and burial plots for a defunct immigrant brotherhood from their town of origin.
This piece is a contemplation on the significance of a name, specifically in the context of the Holocaust.
A new generation of Sephardic Jews is reclaiming their heritage and working to secure their place within the American Jewish narrative.
In their book Reading Ruth: Birth, Redemption, and the Way of Israel, Leon Kass and Hannah Mandelbaum provide a commentary on the biblical book of Ruth.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many Jews are facing a second year of disrupted Passover seders.
The article discusses potential shifts in perceptions of British monarchs due to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, alongside the eternal tradition of British Bar Mitzvahs and Jewish wedding playlists.
Tony Westbrook, also known as @frumjewishblackboy on TikTok, is using the platform to educate and raise awareness about Jews of color.
As the author reflects on past Seders, they raise questions about what this year's Pesach will look like.
This essay recounts the author's experiences with their father and the strong desire he had for them to keep him company.
The disagreement between Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel regarding the order of lighting Hanukkah candles can be understood in terms of their different interpretations of the significance of the Hanukkah story.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the bankruptcy of Friendlys, a staple of Mark's childhood.
Teaching children about the importance of voting and civic engagement is crucial.
Shlomo Sulayman, Israel's oldest man at 117 years old, passed away, leaving behind a dwindling generation with firsthand knowledge of Jewish life in Yemen.
In this episode, the hosts explore the theme of reconciliation across political and religious divisions.
The Jewish Food Society, founded by Naama Shefi in 2017, is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Jewish culinary heritage.
In this article, cooking instructor Naomi Ross shares updated recipes for the holiday of Rosh Hashanah.
The article provides a selection of Jewish-themed books about summer camp for kids of different ages.
The editorial by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the power of collective screams as a form of protest and expression in the face of systemic issues.
A music enthusiast who will miss the communal singing during Passover Seder has created a curated playlist to help individuals transition to solitary Seders this year.