Lighting the Hanukkah Menorah: Here’s How
Trying to figure out how to light a Hanukkah menorah? Is it left to right or right to left? Which side do you...
Christmas Decorations: My Guilty Pleasure
It’s that time of year again when I ask myself as a Jew if I prefer Christmas to Hanukkah. Historically, my...
How To Celebrate Sukkot Without a Sukkah
Want to celebrate Sukkot without a sukkah this year? Here’s how.
The central symbol of the holiday...
6 Ways To Celebrate Rosh Hashanah Without Attending Synagogue
I’ve spoken to several people recently who don’t plan to attend synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah, but who...
High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashanah
Shavuot: The Basics
Available in on-screen reading friendly (PDF) and printer-friendly, downloadable (PDF) versions.
Shavuot has...
The 15 Steps of the Seder (with videos!)
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The Hebrew word “seder” means “order,” as in order of...
Guide: Tashlich: A Fun, Accessible Ceremony
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What is Tashlich?
During the Rosh Hashanah holiday, many individuals...
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Most Important Jewish Holidays Cheat Sheet
About the Hebrew Calendar and the Holidays we Celebrate
Why are Jewish holidays always changing dates?
Jewish...
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Guide to Hanukkah for Interfaith Families
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What is Hanukkah?
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Hanukkah is a...
What Goes On a Seder Plate and How To Make It?
Seder Plate Meaning
The Passover seder plate displays the symbols talked about in the story of Passover as...
Why Can’t We Have a Christmas Tree?
“We can’t have one,” I replied, full of the weary knowledge that only the mother of a...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Jewish Holidays, Jews of Color, Multiracial, Parenting Challenges, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Stories
Shabbat (with Kids) Cheat Sheet
If you’re new to Judaism or looking to learn how to share more Jewish practices with your family, Shabbat is...
What’s on the Menu for an Interfaith Passover?
My husband Zach has been doing up Passover big the past couple of years. Before we were married, I would quasi-host...
Guide: Celebrating High Holy Days with Kids and Family
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The High Holy Days are a time for families to come together. But you...
High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Young Kids
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
My Favorite Passover Song Parodies
Passover is coming, which means that Passover-themed parodies of pop songs are showing up on my Facebook news...
Why Is There an Orange on the Seder Plate?
As a kid, my mother taught us to put an orange on the seder plate as an act of feminism. Around that same time,...
High Holy Days: the Basics
Summer’s Ending, So Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Must Be Arriving
Maybe you’re...
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List of Popular Jewish Foods You Should Know About
If you have visited a Jewish household, you may have encountered traditional Jewish food that is special to...
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I’m a Rabbi and I Love Christmastime, Too
I am a rabbi and I love Christmastime. I love the twinkling lights in the cool dark nights. I love listening...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Jewish Holidays, Professionals Stories
Talking About Christmas Trees… in July
Two years ago, I was sitting at a table on a warm summer evening with five young couples. They were the newest...
My 8 Favorite Hanukkah Pop Song Parodies
Hanukkah is a holiday full of fun and meaningful traditions, like eating foods made with oil such as latkes...
Why There’s No Such Thing As “The December Dilemma”
This time of year, I often find myself answering questions about the “December Dilemma.” As an intermarried-child-of-intermarriage,...
Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Holiday Toolbox, Jewish Holidays
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