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Diving into Elul

As we prepare for the High Holidays, we are reminded that the essence of faith lies in the power of imagination.

The Jewish Cuisine of North Africa

Loads of fresh vegetables and fish are paired with aromatic spices like turmeric, ginger, saffron, and cumin.

Arrived: First of Our Long Awaited Refugee Families!

Or Shalom, Vancouver’s East-Side Shul, the synagogue I serve as spiritual leader, is a community of 200 households that has ...

Schooling Seculars in Honey and Halakhah

Believe it or not, Israelis need Jewish education.

Burial and Mourning

An overview of Jewish death and mourning practices.

Back to School: There’s a Prayer for That

I feel a little anxiety. A little sadness. I’m excited, but also a little helpless. For the first time, my ...

Waiting for God

We have entered the Hebrew month of Elul. This is the last Hebrew month before Rosh Hashanah, the New Year. ...

The Most Fun Yom Kippur Ever

Was it just me, or did this year’s Yom Kippur seem a lot less, well, dire than usual?It started Friday ...

Is Shavuot One or Two Days Long?

The answer depends on where you live.

9 Stuffed Dishes You’ll Crave This Sukkot

There's a whole world beyond stuffed cabbage!

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