Each and every holiday in the Jewish calendar comes with its own unique set of insertions into the prayers intended to celebrate the special character of that festival.

I’m getting married next week. Most of the wedding planning is done (but, oy, the table assignments, they continue to ...

The real miracle of Hanukkah.

We’ve all seen pumpkin spice candles. And I’ve even seen bacon candles. But there is a candle company in Ann ...

Ok guys, it’s go time. Hanukkah starts next Tuesday December 16th, so besides the latke frying and sufaniyot scarfing, better ...

Should you joyously sing a song that you might find offensive?

The idea for Too Many Latkes! came from one of my fondest childhood memories. My mother was the office manager ...

What’s your way of giving tzedakah? Our friends at American Jewish World Service are launching an exciting new project. Where ...

Have I given more than I’ve taken, or taken more than I’ve given? Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz examines this question by ...

I am so excited Hanukkah and Thanksgiving decided to team up this year and give us the ultimate holiday: Thanksgivukkah! ...