The holiday custom is to welcome ushpizin (an Aramaic word meaning guests) from all communities and cultures are into the Sukkah. In the spirit of this tradition the Songs of the Ushpizin Festival will host world poetry along with Hebrew poetry. This year the festival will expand its activi...
Meribah, meaning "quarreling" or "strife," is a location associated with the Israelites' complaints and God's provision of water. Kadesh is a significant site in the wilderness journey, serving as a base for the Israelites. The naming of Meribah serves as a reminder of the people's contenti...