Rosh Hashanah
The Purpose of Beginnings and the Beginnings of Purpose
A few years ago, there was a terrific newspaper cartoon from the strip “Non Sequitur” entitled “The Philosophical Showdown.” It showed ...
Brotherhood of Erstwhile Enemies
We were two Christian Palestinians, four Muslim Palestinians and six Jewish Israelis. The Christians were from Bethlehem, both veterans of ...
Sweet New Year: Sing it With Me!
As I’ve mentioned before, my Jewish experiences have been heavily influenced by music — and my music by Jewish experiences.While recording ...
10 Wines that Pair Perfectly with Rosh Hashanah Brisket
As you prepare for Rosh Hashanah, you have likely been focused on your menu and all the traditional foods to ...
Moving On
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10 Things All Southern High Holiday Service-Goers Will Understand
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have a special flavor in the South.
How to Make Honey Apple Cake in a Mug
We know you are out there: those of you who hate to cook and bake. Or those of you who ...
The Loudest Noise
As we get ready for Rosh HaShanah, we get ready to hear the blasts of the Shofar associated with the ...
The Year for Transition and Transformation
The summer of 1984 was my first exposure to the mega-international sporting event known as the Summer Olympic Games. At ...
Compassion is God’s Revenge
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37 Vegetarian Recipes for the High Holidays
Holidays are all about the brisket and chicken soup, right? Well, the Jewish holidays can also be about healthful salads, ...
The Divine Dance of Forgiveness
This weekend (September 4-5, 2015) traditionally brings the Selichot service of inner awareness and penitence in readiness for the High Holy ...