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Our Father, Our King

The band Mogwai, a Scottish post-rock trio, wrote a 20-minute epic song, "My Father, My King," which borrows the melody of Avinu Malkeinu.

Three Blessings

Why does the daily liturgy thank God for not making you a Gentile, slave, or a woman?

God as a Wife-Beater

Does this text (or any text) deserve to be excluded from the larger category of Jewish teaching

Haggadot

Where to look online for a Passover Haggadah.

The Gift to Stalin (video)

A multi-awardwinning feature from Kazakhstan

Cajun Potato Latkes

Spice up your Hanukkah dinners.

Roasted Egg – Beitzah

On the Passover seder plate, it reminds us of a holiday sacrifice offering and symbolizes the cycle of life.

The Passover Shankbone

Placed on the Passover seder plate to remind us of the pascal lamb.

Haroset (Charoset)

This mixture of fruit and nuts symbolizes the mortar used by the Israelite slaves to build in Egypt.

Karpas – The Spring Greens

Karpas are the green leafy vegetables used on the seder plate for Passover.

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