Tag: Joy

Marnie Fienberg, whose mother-in-law was tragically murdered at the Tree of Life synagogue, has created 2ForSeder, an initiative to combat antisemitism by inviting two non-Jewish individuals to join a Passover Seder and experience the beauty of Judaism.
Gashmius Magazine recently engaged with the New Voices Fellows in a study of Hasidic texts, inspiring participants to see Torah as continually evolving.
As Purim approaches amidst times of war and tragedy, the challenge of balancing joy with pain is daunting for many.
In the midst of mourning over recent tragedies and historical hardships, the Jewish tradition offers a balance between joy and sadness.
The author describes their experience of starting their day under the shadow of a bomb threat to their synagogue.
In the wake of the recent tragedies and ongoing conflict affecting the Jewish community, many people are finding solace and joy in celebrating Shabbat.
The Forward recently received a pre-Shabbat greeting in Yiddish from an Israeli reserve soldier named Yonatan.
Linda Pastan, a celebrated poet who recently passed away at the age of 90, left behind a collection of 15 books that blur the boundaries between thought and feeling, speech and song.
"The Joy of Purim—Alcohol Not Included" explores the author's personal struggle with the tradition of drinking on Purim and the deeper meaning behind the joy of the holiday.
Sukkot is a time of rejoicing, but why is it specifically designated as such?
Mackenzie Gray is a versatile artist who works as an actor, director, and theatre teacher.
In the essay "Song of the Sea: Making a Space for Joy and Sorrow" by Zach Truboff, the author reflects on his personal experience of loss and grief after his twins were diagnosed with a rare disease and passed away.