holidays

Helping your hosts, avoiding common mistakes, and creating a warm and respectful holiday atmosphere

The first days of Nisan carry unique spiritual power. Learn how they connect to the months ahead and what that means for your year.

Costumes are part of Purim’s joy, but not every child experiences them that way. Drawing on psychological insight, this piece explains the emotional and sensory reasons behind costume refusal and how parents can respond with understanding.

How does one family sustain Jewish life on the beaches of Goa? This moving story follows Neta Merili and her family on their mission from Israel to India, and the vibrant community they have built through faith, resilience, hospitality, and devotion.

Curious how many calories are in a Passover cookie — or why matzah isn’t as ‘innocent’ as you thought? Our expert sets the record straight.

The deeper meaning behind Judaism’s two New Years — how Nisan symbolizes the world of divine ideal and springtime renewal, while Tishrei reflects the world of human struggle, effort, and judgment

Overindulged during the holidays and feeling uncomfortably bloated? Here are some ideal foods to break today’s fast (Tzom Gedaliah) and help ease the bloating.