The importance of nature and the outside world, the ultimate vulnerability of human beings, and shifting our focus to the Land of Israel – the challenges of Sukkot are also its messages.
by Rabbi Mindy Portnoy / Jewish World blogger 2 comments
By choosing life, with its impermanence and imperfection, we relish in all of it.
by Rabbi Elianna Yolkut / Jewish World blogger 1 comments
Tips for celebrating Sukkot, when there’s no room to build a sukkah at home.
by Yael Miller / Jewish World blogger 0 comments
Ahead of Sukkot, Phoenix native eyes underserved Jewish communities in the U.S.
by JTA 1 comments
Want to see Ophir Award winners, Oscar nominees, independent Israeli films and films that represented Israel at festivals around the world? Then head on up to Haifa.
by Orr Sigoli 0 comments
A picturesque setting and world-class performances make this semi-annual festival a feast for the eyes and ears.
by Yasmin Kaye 0 comments
Each year this vibrant festival, featuring a daring line-up of quirky, contemporary theater, lands in the ancient city of Acre.
by Yasmin Kaye 0 comments
Not everyone can keep up with all the prayers on Yom Kippur. Fortunately, according to the Rabbis, the word 'Amen' can sometimes say it all.
by Dr. Samuel Lebens / Jewish World blogger 0 comments
All of us are transgressors and we all need each other; atonement is to be achieved individually and communally.
by Rabbi Yehoshua Looks / Jewish World blogger 3 comments
There's no sweeter way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah than with these festive and delicious desserts.
by Limor Laniado Tiroche 0 comments
Chicago White Sox says reached an agreement with Cleveland Indians to change game time, pleasing Jewish fans.
by JTA 0 comments
Jews like to enjoy wine in good times, of which there have been few recently. But as wine sales in Israel slump and prices fall, excellent wines are available at good prices to help you bring in the Jewish New Year and, hopefully, better times ahead.
by Anshel Pfeffer 1 comments
Rosh Hashanah is a time to scrutinize ourselves and our lives in the full context of reality, to discover where we have been blind, where we have fallen asleep.
by Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz / Jewish World blogger 0 comments
A light dish for hot autumn nights.
by City Mouse Online 0 comments
