Yom Kippur starts on Tuesday night, so now is the time to honor the holiday with some simple recycling crafts! It is true, that if you are building a succah, crafting time might be more well spent on making succah decorations, but if you are among those that travel to family for Succot...
When most people think of Jewish holidays, Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the first holiday that comes to mind. In reality, this holiday is not religious and is probably one of the least important Jewish celebrations. Its popularity, no doubt, comes from being so close to the Christian celebration of...
You do have time to actually make some of these pomanders before ushering in the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat and I have come up with a great way to make these so that even those who aren't so crafty can succeed...and of course the fragrance that goes with this activity is just l...
Have a holiday in the beautiful Macedon Ranges! view details AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE Every fourth Sunday of the month GET TOGETHER - YIDDISH WALK AND TALK - SPATZIR GRUPE Location: At beach end of North Road, Brighton, Melbourne, VIC "Spatzir grupe"Go for an enjoyable walk, talking ...
Whenever, I write a blog post about Jewish Holiday observance, or Jewish observance at all; whenever I engage in any conversation with or about adult education, this is the first thing that pops into my mind. I went half my life not even knowing the names of all the Jewish Holidays; who...
Now I want I want to ask you a couple of questions.What dishes do you expect to see at a meal in a Sukkah? And what are the flavors from your culture which you think best fit on the festival table? The topic of holiday food is fresh on my mind. Recently I was talking with frien...
This is what Pesach would have actually looked like, and very few people are aware of it, that pomegranate wood skewers were such a big part of the Passover holiday. The pomegranate to this day remains a very popular decoration in shuls and Jewish homes. (Cutting board case in point.) ...
Have a holiday in the beautiful Macedon Ranges! view details AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE Every fourth Sunday of the month GET TOGETHER - YIDDISH WALK AND TALK - SPATZIR GRUPE Location: At beach end of North Road, Brighton, Melbourne, VIC "Spatzir grupe"Go for an enjoyable walk, talking ...
The High Holiday season is a unique time in our tradition, an annual ritual when the period we spend in synagogue, and with our families at home, allows for deep reflection on our Jewish identity, as well as a reaffirmation of its distinctiveness. During this time I reflect on why I cele...
for the homeless. These are the positive experiences that will reinforce the true meaning of being thankful by sharing the blessings that we have with those who are less fortunate. So, this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season, embrace the joy. Wishing everyone a happy holiday. ...