Celebrate
Hamotzi: The Deeper Significance of the Blessing over Bread
These simple words mask a subtle theological statement about the primordial past and the perfected "world to come."
How Tu B’Av Became Matchmaking Season
A historical perspective on the Jewish holiday of love.
Why Some Holidays Last Longer Outside Israel
Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.
Why Ruth on Shavuot?
The tale of this young Moabite widow teaches a lesson in ethical behavior.
Mimouna: A Post-Passover Celebration
An exuberant Sephardic custom whose origins are the subject of debate
Passover (Pesach) At Home
Passover is one of the major festivals of the year where the home rituals are of such significance and importance that they overshadow those done in the community.
Kosher For Passover And All Year Round
The prohibition against leavened bread for most Temple grain offerings imbues the Temple with the spirit of freedom all year round.