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Sauce Gribiche is my secret weapon for Passover

JTA – Sauce gribiche is a cold egg sauce that originated in 19th-century France when the so-called “mother sauces” (or grandes sauces ) were being defined by chefs Marie Antoine … more

STEPHANIE GANZ | 4/5/24

Rabbinical seminaries in Israel and the U.S. are producing haggadah supplements to help Jewish communities navigate the trauma of Oct. 7 during the Passover seder.

Supplements to the haggadah are coming to address the war

As the American-Israeli poet Marty Herskovitz thought about the upcoming Passover holiday, the prospect of singing “Dayenu” at the first seder since his country was attacked didn’t … more

JACOB GURVIS | JTA | 4/5/24

Bonsai workshop honors Jewish birthday of trees

I’ve always loved bonsai – which, according to Wikipedia, is defined as “the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers.” When I lived in Brooklyn, New … more

DEVORAH PHILLIPS | 1/17/24

Hadassah celebrates the ‘miracles’ of Hanukkah and the IDF

On Dec. 10, over 25 Hadassah members and friends met for a cozy potluck luncheon in a private home in Pawtucket to light the fourth Hanukkah candle together and discuss many “miracles.” … more

YARDENA KAPACH WINKLER | 1/7/24

A good time was had by all at the young professional Hanukkah gathering at Riffraff in Providence.

Hanukkah Highlights!

On Dec. 14 , the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island hosted a young professionals Hanukkah happy hour at Riffraff in Providence to celebrate the last night of the holiday. Gifts were exchanged, … more

1/7/24

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island students enjoy the Festival of Lights during Hanukkah this year. Puzzles, dreidels, storytelling and so much more for a fun-filled eight days.

Hanukkah Happenings

Now more than ever, it's important to share the many ways we are bringing light into our lives and the lives of our neighbors and friends. In honor of the last night of Hanukkah, we wanted to shine … more

12/13/23

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