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This time of year I am reminded of my dear friend, Gladys Kapstein z”l, who used to serenade her friends at Hillel board meetings with “I love Pesach with a Passion” to the tune … more

d'Var Torah | 4/4/19

Hamantaschen bakers at recent Northern Rhode Island Chabad bake-off.

Hamantaschen in time for Purim

LINCOLN – Purim is a deliciously sweet Jewish holiday, but its trademark cookie is a monster – and not only because it’s named for Haman, the unspeakable villain in the Purim story. more

CYNTHIA BENJAMIN | 3/12/19

In Massachusetts, New England Patriots player Julian Edelman, above, lights the menorah in Copley Square (in the lift with him are Governor Charlie Baker and Emily Becker whose family are Chabad supporters). And later, left, at the event that took place Dec. 6, Edelman is pictured with, (left to right)  Governor Charlie Baker, Rabbi Mayer  Zarchi of Chabad Boston,  Boston Councilman Josh Zakim, and Rebbetzin Chenchie Zarchi.

Hanukkah all around town

12/20/18

Hanukkah celebration

(401)j reports a great turnout at its annual Hanukkah celebration Dec. 1 at CW Lanes in Lincoln. Check out the group’s Facebook page for upcoming events. more

12/6/18

How to celebrate Sukkot without a sukkah

(My Jewish Learning via JTA) – The central mitzvah of Sukkot is found in Leviticus 23:42, where Jews are commanded to dwell in a sukkah, a temporary hut, for seven days and nights. We … more

SARA SHAPIRO-PLEVAN | 9/20/18

A sukkah designed by David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center children during a past celebration.

Why Sukkot is actually the best holiday for kids

(Kveller via JTA) – Here’s the short version of this article. If you leave your kids home on the High Holy Days so you can have grownup praying time, bring your kids on … more

REBECCA ROSENTHAL | 9/20/18

2015 was the last year that Temple B’nai Brith families were allowed to use bread at the traditional tashlich ceremony at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville, Mass.

A Jewish atonement ritual gets an eco-friendly makeover

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (JTA) – On the first afternoon of Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz will lead her congregation on a walk to the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse on the Mystic River … more

PENNY SCHWARTZ | 9/7/18

A tribute to a quiet hero – my mémé

Barbara Pierce Bush, our beloved former first lady, passed away last month. Like millions of other people, I was riveted by her funeral. The solemnity, regal tone and endearing stories moved me … more

5/4/18

All the Mom tears I’ve cried, and where and why I cried them

(Kveller via JTA) – I’m going to start with a confession: I am generally not a crier. I am a yeller whose operatic yawp can be heard for suburban blocks However, parenthood has made … more

JORDANA HORN | 5/4/18

Think out of the box when it comes to Mother’s Day gifts for seniors

Every year on Mother’s Day, I’m struck by how difficult it is to find a fresh approach to a holiday that I’ve been celebrating annually since I was old enough to glue macaroni … more

NAOMI FINK COTRONE | 5/4/18