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A Jewish convert’s guide to enjoying the winter holiday jumble

This essay was first published on Kveller Jewish kids and Christmas: For some parents, this combination can seem like a proverbial minefield of challenges presented to us each winter. The … more

Leah Grisham | 12/3/23

Eight days of reading gifts

Hanukkah gift-giving can run the gamut from “I know just what they want” to “How did I get Uncle David’s name again?” But you can find a … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 12/3/23

Moroccan donuts are a Hanukkah treat

I was never able to pronounce the name of this pastry correctly. Sfenj actually means “sponge,” and these are indeed spongy, springy and full of air bubbles. I learned this recipe from my friend and pastry chef Ruta ... more

Carine Goren | 12/1/23

Climate march slated for Rosh Hashanah

A massive march aimed at pressing for stronger efforts to curb climate change will take place in New York City on the second day of Rosh Hashanah – which could exclude Jewish climate activists. … more

JACKIE HAJDENBERG (JTA) | 9/3/23

Why Yom Kippur is my favorite Jewish holiday

I get a lot of odd looks when I tell people that my favorite day of the Jewish year is Yom Kippur. From the traditional fast to the powerful language of the readings, … more

SHELLY JAY SHORE | 9/3/23

High Holy Day prayers not working for you? Try remixing metaphors.

(JTA) – One of the centerpieces of the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur liturgy is the “Avinu Malkeinu” prayer – Our Father, Our King. It’s a desperate and emotional appeal … more

ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL | 9/3/23

Synagogues gear up for High Holy Days

Summer is winding down, and we are gearing up for the High Holy Days. Our thoughts turn to the start of school and the bright promise of the Jewish New Year! more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 9/3/23

Can a toddler really apologize? (And other thoughts on Yom Kippur)

“Don’t you dare,” I said, just milliseconds before a red matchbox car came catapulting toward my head. I scowled at my 2-year-old and gave him a stern finger-waggle. Without … more

RACHEL SEELIG | 9/3/23

7 sweet Rosh Hashanah facts you may not know

Shanah Tovah, Happy, Healthy New Year!  The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, is nearly here. I can tell this coming year is going to be a good one — the bar is already so low, we can only go up from here! … more

LEAH KADOSH | 9/1/23

Dessert is a celebration of flavors

This story originally appeared in The Nosher. Ruffle milk pie is a Greek dessert made with a simple custard base and rose-like coils of phyllo dough. It’s a type of galatopita (Greek for … more

SONYA SANFORD | 9/1/23