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So Much Funukah

By Heather Martin

For me the holiday season doesn’t start after Thanksgiving or when the black Friday sales are advertised...

Hanukkah, Jewish Holidays

Hanukkah is Gonna Be All Right

By Ruth Abrams

A lot of my blogging this December is going to fall into three categories: embedding gratuitously entertaining...

Food, Hanukkah, Jewish Holidays

After the Book is Closed: Children’s Books for the Fall Holidays

By Mimi DuPree

Reviews of Sukkot Treasure Hunt by Allison Ofanansky, illustrated by Eliyahu Alpern (Kar-Ben, 2009) and The...

Books, Jewish Holidays, Parenting Other Holidays, Sukkot

My Own Shabbat

By Lula Jones

Christmas, Hannukah, New Year’s, Rai’s first birthday, Alx’s mom’s birthday, my brother’s...

Jewish Holidays, Shabbat, Wedding Stories, Weddings

Fasting on Yom Kippur: All You Need to Know

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days Guide to the High Holy Days: Symbols and Rituals Fasting on Yom Kippur One...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Yom Kippur

Shabbat Blessings

By 18Doors

For those looking for a quick, easy reference to guide them through the Friday night Shabbat blessings, this...

Blessings, Jewish Holidays, Shabbat, Shabbat Rituals

Shabbat Shalom: The Sabbath Peace of Friday Night–How Jews Celebrate the Sabbath

By Hanna Tiferet Siegel

590 The following describes the traditional way of celebrating Shabbat. To learn about more modern interpretations,...

Jewish Holidays, Shabbat, Shabbat Rituals

How My Atheist Husband Helps Celebrate the Jewish Holidays

By 18Doors

341 Originally published September, 2001. Republished October 16, 2012. Bill and I are approaching our...

Family, Jewish Holidays, Parenting

Passover: Rules & Regs

By Yosef Abramowitz

This article is reprinted with permission from Jewish Family & Life: Traditions, Holidays, and Values for...

Holiday How To, Jewish Holidays, Passover, Passover Rituals, Seder

Symbols and Observances of Hanukkah

By 18Doors

1297 Return to the Guide to Hanukkah for Interfaith Families Hanukkah, unlike the major Jewish...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah Rituals, Jewish Holidays

Symbols and Observances of Hanukkah

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to Hanukkah for Interfaith Families Hanukkah, unlike more major Jewish holidays, does not...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah Rituals, Jewish Holidays

Rosh Hashanah Blessings

By 18Doors

For those looking for a quick, easy reference to guide them through the Rosh Hashanah ritual blessings at...

Blessings, High Holy Days, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashanah

How You Can End Shabbat: Havdalah

By 18Doors

A beautiful ceremony marks the end of Shabbat — Havdalah, or “separation.” It’s a lovely way...

Blessings, Havdalah, Jewish Holidays, Shabbat

What is Shabbat (Jewish Sabbath)?

By 18Doors

Shabbat is the Jewish Sabbath. The English word Sabbath came from the Hebrew word, Shabbat. It’s pronounced...

Jewish Holidays, Shabbat

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Six Tips for Interfaith Couples Facing the High Holidays

By 18Doors

1. Since family meals are universal, inviting extended family members who are of another faith to join in the...

Couples, High Holy Days, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur

Table full of food and easter eggings with hands taking bread

Passover and Good Friday: Lessons Learned During the Two Holidays

By Dr. June Andrews Horowitz

The Holiday Dinner Jeff and Jenny planned to spend Passover with Jeff’s Jewish parents, not realizing...

Easter, Jewish Holidays, Passover, Passover Rituals, Relationship Challenges, Relationships, Seder

What is the Meaning of the High Holy Days?

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days What is the Meaning of the High Holy Days? The High Holy Days are...

High Holy Days, Jewish Holidays

A Catholic’s Confession

By 18Doors

624 In an interfaith couple, the religion you bring to the marriage becomes like your family of origin....

Jewish Holidays, Relationships

A Distillation of Life: “Reflections on Our First High Holidays”

By Elisha Aharon

630 This, the High Holidays, is how it was when we first kissed. It is! Surely you know how it was, then:...

Jewish Holidays, Relationships

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Passover for Kids: How to Explain the Importance of this Celebrated Holiday

By Matt Hawkins

As my kids grow older, it has become increasingly important to educate them on the importance of Passover. Passover...

Jewish Holidays, Parenting Passover, Passover, Passover Rituals, Seder, Young Kids

“A Good Muslim Wife”

By 18Doors

466 This morning, while Harun was still asleep, I set the table with tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and...

Jewish Holidays, Jewish Muslim Relationships, Relationships

Anticipating My First High Holy Days as a Widow

By Ronnie Caplane

I feel the same way about Yom Kippur as I do about exercise. I dread it but know I’ll feel much better...

High Holy Days, Jewish Holidays

Breaking Bread–Three Ways

By Anonymous

It’s Friday night and the warm, moist dough feels familiar as it seeps through my fingers. Jonny is preparing...

Jewish Holidays, Jewish Muslim Relationships, Relationships

Guide: Community During the High Holy Days: How to Find a Synagogue

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days How to Find a Synagogue If you’re trying for the first time to find...

High Holy Days, Jewish Holidays, Synagogue

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