Shabbat and Holidays
From Fields to Festivities: Uncovering 7 Shavuot Facts
Have you ever wondered what Shavuot is all about? This year, the Jewish holiday of Shavuot begins the night of June 11 and ends the night of June 13. There are so many meaningful and delicious parts to Shavuot; from dairy foods to learning Torah and the anticipation of becoming the Jewish people. Dive in […]
Here’s the Scoop: Must Try Ice Cream for Shavuot
The Jewish holiday of Shavuot celebrates Moses receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai after the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt. Traditionally, we eat dairy to symbolize Israel, the “land flowing of milk and honey” (Exodus 3:8). One way that many Jews celebrate is by enjoying ice cream, the best dairy of them all! […]
Staff Passover Traditions
Recently at a team meeting, our staff shared our families’ Passover traditions with each other. As we prepare for one of the most multi-sensory Jewish holidays of the year, we want to share these traditions—some creative, some joyful, and some silly—with you. (Sung to the tune of Tradition! From Fiddler on the Roof) Who, day […]
My Story: The Sephardic and Ashkenazi Seder Table
For the Jewish people, Passover is a holiday of many traditions. Some of these traditions are around food, around song tunes, and even around hide and seek! Family traditions and customs are something of much debate in my home because I come from a Sephardic home, and my husband comes from an Ashkenazi home. How do […]
Purim: A Timeless Celebration for Everyone
Purim, one of the most joyous Jewish holidays, is loved by both children and adults alike. Whether you’re 5 or 85 years old, here are a ways you can celebrate and enjoy the Purim holiday.
Growing Together: Embracing the Spirit of Tu B’Shevat as a Family
As families, it’s essential to find meaningful ways to connect with our heritage and instill important values in our little ones. Check out these simple yet impactful ways to incorporate the meaning of Tu B’Shevat into your family’s life.
5 Ways to Make Shabbat Special
Whether you “keep” Shabbat in the traditional way or are looking for a few ways to “remember” the day, we have some suggestions for you on how to make it special!
Ways to Incorporate Judaism into Thanksgiving
We often associate Thanksgiving with a secular American celebration, centered around family gatherings, feasting, and football. The root of Thanksgiving has strong Jewish ties. It’s a time we share gratitude, or hakarat hatov. So, why not infuse a more ‘Jewish’ touch into the holiday? Here are five ways to incorporate Judaism into your Thanksgiving.
Ideas for a Meaningful Passover Seder at Any Age
Each year during the Passover Seder, we tell the story of our Exodus from Egypt, but many of us struggle to find meaning in this yearly repetition. The amazing thing about Passover is that there is so much room for creativity and making the seder our own.