Jewish Holidays

Indulged a bit too much during the holidays? Between Shabbat and festive meals, food plays a big role in Jewish celebrations. Now that it's over, here are some effective tips to lose the extra weight.

Discover how Jews risked their lives to preserve siddurim, High Holiday machzorim, and Passover Haggadot in Nazi camps, Soviet prisons, and hiding places, leaving behind extraordinary testimonies of f...

On Sukkot, the mitzvah to be happy takes on a special intensity. We are commanded to rejoice on all the holidays, but Sukkot is uniquely associated with simcha. At the same time, Sukkot gives us anoth...

Shabbat Nachamu teaches parents, educators, and every Jew to transform pain into growth, embrace hope after failure, and prepare for the High Holidays with renewed faith

Discover the spiritual significance of the month of Elul as we prepare for the High Holidays

Planting, crafts, games, and festive treats that bring nature and Jewish values into your home

The Jewish Nation has experienced many miracles throughout history, why was the miracle of the Chanukah lights singled out and transformed into a Festival? Rabbi Yitzchak Greenblatt explains why we ce...

The real historical roots of Chanukah, tracing how the Maccabean revolt, Greek decrees, and the rededication of the Temple shaped the holiday long before the miracle of the oil became central. How Cha...

How the light of Jewish life has always inspired even those outside our community to recognize its truth and purpose. This story reveals the quiet strength and dignity that illuminate our mission to l...

Essential laws for Rosh Hashanah: Discover proper holiday preparations and spiritual practices