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This Rosh Hashanah, Try Picking Up the Phone
Mass emails and social posts asking for forgiveness from ‘anyone I hurt’ bypass the hard work of repentance.
How to Bless the Four Species on Sukkot
Al Netilat Lulav is the blessing traditionally recited prior to waving the lulav and etrog.
Things You Can’t Do on Yom Kippur
On Yom Kippur, many activities are prohibited to preserve the sanctity of the day.
How to Create a Vegan Seder Plate
Two small substitutions are all that is required to turn the traditional seder plate vegan.
How to Greet People on Passover
Happy Passover is always acceptable, but here are a few traditional greetings — in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino — to try out over the holiday.
Picturing Trees for Tu Bishvat
Photographing nature in the Deep South makes the New Year for the Trees feel even more special.
Resolving To Make My Secular New Year A More Jewish One
This year, I'm thinking about resolutions a little differently.
Publicizing the Miracle – During and After Hanukkah
In the New Year, and all year long…
How Jelly Donuts Took Over Hanukkah in Israel
In Israel it's all about the sweet, beautiful donuts at Hanukkah time.