Francine Klagsbrun
Francine Klagsbrun is a writer, editor and columnist. She has also devoted her energies to the Jewish Publication Society, the Jewish Museum, the JTS Library, the American Jewish Committee, and the National Foundation for Jewish Culture.
Articles by Francine Klagsbrun
What Is Lag Ba’omer?
This minor holiday — known for bonfires, weddings and haircuts — takes place about a month after Passover.
Shabbat as a Reminder of the Exodus
In connecting the two, the Torah makes Shabbat a symbol of compassion and humane treatment for those in need of liberation.