March 17, 2021 — The journey from Mitzrayaim to Merkhav

September 2, 2022 — For centuries, giving to tzedakah has been a traditional way to mark Jewish holidays. But all holidays are not created equal. In this resource, we offer connections between the theme of each holiday or season, and some possible giving opportunities that correspond with it. 

March 16, 2023

April 29, 2022 — Several years ago, the Abigail Pogrebin immersed herself in the Jewish calendar, minor and major holidays alike. Her book, “My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew,” chronicles the result. Read an interview with Pogrebin and find out how to join her learning network and “find sparkle in the Jewish calendar.”

November 30, 2023 — Ordinary Israelis and Palestinians should never have to live through the death, destruction, humiliation and torture that have marked recent days.

March 21, 2022

August 17, 2022 —

What went before cannot remain

August 17, 2022 —

A prayer for rain during the Amidah on Shemini Atzeret in memory of those fallen during the Yom Kippur War

October 6, 2023 —

On Shemini Atzeret, Jews offer a special prayer for rain (it is the beginning of the rainy season in Israel). The traditional version of this prayer refers obliquely to each of the forefathers and their relationship to water; this version highlights the foremothers.