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Which Alcoholic Drinks Are Kosher For Passover?

Whiskey, bourbon, beer and more are all forbidden on the holiday. But there’s some good news on vodka.

God’s Presence and Absence

Visiting with those in dire need, God's presence never felt more present — or absent.

Are Meat Substitutes Kosher for Passover?

Tofu, tempeh, seitan and others are increasingly popular, but can they be eaten on Passover?

Are Non-Dairy Milks Kosher for Passover?

Alternative milk product pose a number of unique considerations for Passover consumption.

Are Nuts and Seeds Kosher For Passover?

Chia, mustard, sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds are not among the five forbidden grains, so can they be consumed on Passover?

A Place for the Primal

The mythic and the magical has its place in the sanctuary of the holy.

Giving Voice

Countless moments in the Bible demonstrate the raw power of voice, divine and human, to heal or destroy. 

Psalm 22, Queen Esther and Us

The rabbis teach that Esther drew upon the words of Psalm 22 as she bravely went before King Achashverosh in an effort to save the Jews of ancient Persia.

The Soul of the Stranger

The commandment not to oppress the stranger can refer to war refugees, for whom the Torah demands intense compassion.

Life’s a Beach

I can choose to live anywhere I wish, but would I want to?

Coming Down to Earth

Instead of looking up to the heavens for holiness, what if instead we looked to the earth beneath our feet?

Tu Bishvat and the Repudiation of Cynicism

The Jewish new year for trees is the rare time where we celebrate potential — not product.

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