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Passover and Easter

Both celebrate spring and hope, though there are major differences between them also.

The Matzah of Unity

A broken matzah to remind us we are a people of "sacred fragments"

The Wicked Child

The importance of intention in our service to God

Seder Scenes

Several customs offer ways to dramatize parts of the Passover seder.

I and Thou: A Tree

What trees can teach about relationships

Starting Over At New Year’s

Turning January 1 into a Jewish-themed celebration

Is Thanksgiving Kosher?

Applying Jewish law to Turkey Day.

Should Jews Trick-or-Treat on Halloween?

Though many Jewish children go trick-or-treating, this writer explains why he's against it.

The Sukkah Still Stands

Despite the dangers and tragedies of our world, we can take comfort in the divine protection symbolized by the Sukkah.

Israeli Music

In many ways, the history of Israeli music reflects the broad struggles of this young country.

The Heavenly Jerusalem

An idealized Jerusalem arose out of the ashes of the Temple's destruction and the city's ruins.

Collective Memory Today

Recent historical events have lead to new archetypes.

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