Guide: The High Holy Days Bring Up Loss and Remembrance for Some People
Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days
Something to bear in mind is that, for a lot of people, this particular...
Sukkot and Simchat Torah: The Basics
Sukkot is all about not taking things for granted, and it’s a time to give thanks—particularly for food...
Revisiting the December Holidays
As always at the end of the year there were a lot of stories about interfaith families and the December holidays....
Why I Reject Chrismukkah
Back in 2003, I thought it was amazing when Seth Cohen from The O.C. first taught the world about the magic...
Family, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Hanukkah Rituals, Parenting Hanukkah
Roasted Garlic Caprese Latkes
These latkes are perfect for a Jewish Italian family celebrating Hanukkah, or for any family that loves a good...
Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holidays Food, Main Dish, Multicultural Food, Recipes, Vegetarian
Jewish Greetings Cheat Sheet
Ever hear someone use Jewish greetings and aren’t sure what it means or how to respond? Happy and sad lifecycle...
Hanukkah, Holiday Toolbox, Jewish Holidays, Passover, Purim, Religion, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
The C Word
It’s the conversation topic almost every interfaith couple dreads (that is, if one of the members is Christian)....
Dating, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Love, Relationships, Weddings
Mochi Latkes with Asian Pear and Persimmon Relish
Every year, I spend months brainstorming a new kind of latke only to end up making classic potato latkes for...
Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holidays Food, Multicultural Food, Recipes, Vegetarian
A Newlywed Hanukkah & Christmas
The holidays are coming, and for newlyweds or committed couples, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Hanukkah Rituals, Marriage, Newlywed
Priestly Benediction: Video
The priestly benediction is found in the Torah (Numbers 6:24-26) and consists of three blessings, which is why...
Loukoumades (Sephardic Greek Doughnuts)
Given the connection between the Jews and the Greeks in the Hanukkah story, in this recipe we celebrate the...
Dessert, Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holidays Food, Multicultural Food, Recipes
Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin) Challah
Besides the occasional pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, I didn’t grow up eating a lot of pumpkin-flavored dishes....
Jewish Holidays Food, Multicultural Food, Recipes, Shabbat Food
Tu Bishvat: Interfaith Friendly, Jewish in Nature
My family never really celebrated Tu Bishvat, though I do have faint recollections of making little tree-shaped...
How To Host And Do Jewish Shabbat Dinner: 101
Need more information about Shabbat? Check out our Shabbat Made Easy Guide
We also have a Shabbat cheat sheet...
Embracing Cultures with a Special Recipe for Stuffed Eggs with Parmesan, Smoked Salmon, and Dill
As the High Holidays approach every year, I’m struck by the feeling of coming home.
There’s the mental “coming...
Rabbi Is All Jewish, but Still Misses Christmas
Reprinted from The (New York) Jewish Week with permission of the author. Originally published with the title,...
How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Cocktail for Sukkot (Video)
With the harvest festival of Sukkot right around the corner, we asked our friends at The Gallows in the South...
Seven Species Cheese Spread for Havdalah
When my now-husband Bryan and I began talking about spending our lives together, we enrolled in Introduction...
Dairy, Havdalah, Jewish Holidays Food, Recipes, Shabbat Food
My First Yom Kippur
Zach and I were married on September 16! We were away having a blast on our honeymoon in Portugal, but before...
High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Newlywed, Yom Kippur
Kabocha Squash Soup with Garlic Challah Croutons
Since Sukkot menus are all about the autumn harvest, what could be more festive than starting off the meal...
Dairy, Jewish Holidays Food, Multicultural Food, Recipes, Sukkot Food, Vegetarian
Blueberry and Apple Bourekas with Honey Tahini
It’s probably a bit of a stretch to call these bourekas because I originally introduced them to my readers...
Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread with Applesauce Glaze
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals because every dish has a comfort food vibe. For Yom Kippur, I love preparing...
Dessert, High Holy Days Recipes, Jewish Holidays Food, Recipes
French Apple Root Vegetable Hash with Honey Drizzle
This version of vegetable hash can be served as a side dish or enjoyed as a full meal. The apples and honey...
Six Top Rosh Hashanah Song Parodies
If you like cute videos parodying pop songs for the Jewish holidays like I do, then you’ll be happy to learn...
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