Religion

HISTORY

On Calendars And the Holocaust

By Avraham Rosen Digitally adjusted image of the calendar Rabbi Yehoshua Neuwirth, author of Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata, created when he…

BOOKS

Advocate for the Doomed: The Diaries and Papers of James G. McDonald, 1932–1935

Though James G. McDonald strove to save German Jews from the Nazi menace and contributed significantly to laying the groundwork…

PASSOVER

What’s the Truth about . . . Eliyahu HaNavi at the Seder?

  MISCONCEPTION: According to ancient tradition, Eliyahu HaNavi makes a furtive appearance at every Pesach Seder. FACT: There is no…

JEWISH LAW

Hold the Knaidlach

Sure, many families observe the minhag of not eating gebrokts on Pesach, but why?

HUMOR

My Pesach Miracle

It is 1:15 AM on Seder night. My fatigue is settling in, along with the brisket. . . .

PARENTING

Making A Kid-Friendly Seder

Here are some tips on how to keep the kids engaged and involved during the Seder.

PASSOVER

Tips for a Pressure-Free Pesach

Is Pesach prep making you feel overwhelmed? Here are a few tips to alleviate the pressure.

PASSOVER

Non-Gebrokts Food: The Newest Trend

What’s Behind the Explosion in Non-Gebrokts Products for Pesach? In recent years, non-gebrokts food has become a major trend. “People…

OUTREACH

Achdut by Sandy, or Achdut by Love?

Several years ago, while traveling by plane, I found myself seated next to a Reform Jew who seemed interested in…

JEWISH THOUGHT

Suffering with Dignity

In the book Out of the Whirlwind, the Rav, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, z”l, teaches that Judaism’s approach to suffering…

JEWISH THOUGHT

Seeking Answers With Humility

One’s response to the specific event of this particular storm, or to natural disasters in general, is a function of…

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