When most people think of holidays, they think of annual celebrations, but in Judaism there is one holiday that occurs every week - the Sabbath. Known in Hebrew as Shabbat and in Yiddish as Shabbos, this holiday is central to Jewish Life. As the great Jewish writer, Adad Ha-Am has observed: "More than the Jewish people has kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath has kept the Jewish people." The Sabbath truly has been a unifying force for Jews the world over.
Let your kids go wild! They will be so proud to see their challah cover on their Shabbat table. And this makes an excellent grandparent gift!
Round challahs symbolize the cycle of the year and are traditional for Rosh HaShanah. Challahs are traditionally braided for Shabbat. The key to delicious challah: kneading the dough. Making bread is so much easier than I ever thought.
Whether you are far from a synagogue, just curious about services or can't make it to your own this week, many Reform congregations webcast and/or record their Shabbat services.
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Tishah B'Av, observed on the 9th (tishah) of the Hebrew month of Av, is a day of mourning the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem.
Prepare for Shabbat with customs and observances such as lighting the candles, chanting Kiddush over wine, and blessing a loaf of challah.
To create a little excitement on your grill this summer, add a spice rub.
Few events in life are as destabilizing, disappointing, painful, or sad as divorce.
Reflection on how, at moments of experiencing yirah—which the author defines as feeling awe, fear, and reverence all at once--our hearts are open to discovering the essential meaning of our lives.
Men and women who are seeking sacred meaning in their lives may find that Judaism speaks to their need for spiritual connection and community.
The Eternal One spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: "This is the ritual law that the Eternal has commanded: Instruct the Israelite people to bring you a red cow without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which no yoke has been laid." - Numbers 19:1-2
A 3-session class for beginners, Jewish or not, that explores the topics of Jewish spirituality, ethics and community.
Jewish tradition teaches us to care for our planet in order to preserve that which God has created.
Our passion for social justice is reflected in the ancient words of our prophets and sages and in the declarations of our leaders throughout our history.
Cultural insight into the 40 Progressive communities affiliated with the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism.
Thirty years ago, no one would have predicted that Israel would produce a generation of talented and innovative chefs.
