After going through a split with her husband, the author hosted a Passover Seder as a test of her ability to navigate being single and maintaining a homey life on her own.

The writer reflects on her journey towards self-liberation and self-acceptance following her divorce, particularly in the context of celebrating Pesach without her children and the societal pressure to be liked by everyone.

The author recounts her transformative experience at a Reform Jewish summer camp in 1988, where she initially felt awkward and self-conscious but was profoundly influenced by the Israeli visitors who exuded confidence and sensuality, challenging her perspective on body image and self-acceptance.

Richard Eisenberg, a Jewish veteran haunted by memories of the Vietnam War, found solace in honoring a military chaplain, Rabbi Meir Engel, with Kaddish every December for over 50 years.

The author reflects on how Yom Kippur, despite being a somber and solitary holiday, holds a unique significance as a time for personal reflection and atonement.

The text explores the idea of responsibility in storytelling, highlighting how authors shape the fates of their characters.

In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience as a single woman during Sukkot, a holiday typically focused on family and harvest.

The text is a personal reflection on the author's experience caring for his father as he faces declining health.

The author describes a transformative experience of catching a foul ball at Yankee Stadium and feeling a divine presence, akin to Jacob's realization in the Bible.

The protagonist, grappling with his father's recent death, struggles with the decision to embark on a book tour instead of attending his father's headstone unveiling.