November 1, 2024
“What holiday is coming up next?” This can be a dangerous question in Progressive Jewish spaces. Because inevitably, depending on the season, a kid will raise their hand and say […]
October 24, 2024
To most of the world, the date is the October 7. To me it will always be Simchat Torah. The memory of the juxtaposition of the joyful singing and dancing […]
October 18, 2024
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, An acquaintance of mine from my synagogue applied for […]
October 16, 2024
Of all the Jewish holidays, Kol Nidre services are by far the most popularly attended in most communities around North America. There is something especially grand and awe-inspiring about the […]
October 14, 2024
With the solemn holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur behind us, it’s time to start planning the celebration of Sukkot – Z’man Simchatenu – Time of our Rejoicing. This […]
October 9, 2024
The thing about honey is, it isn’t simple like sugar. Cultivating sugar cane requires a great deal of effort, tending to the fields in blazing heat, processing and extracting the […]
October 7, 2024
A visitor (of which there are very few these days) might comment on how relatively normal life looks in Israel, even after a year of war. The beaches are full […]
October 4, 2024
As Jewfolk’s new food writer, my passion is sharing recipes, tips, tricks, and ideas to help you add meaning and joy to your Jewish holiday celebrations. You might ask, “Gayle, […]
October 2, 2024
This year I want to dip apples in saltwater I want to spread honey on my wounds How does one forgive the sting of alienation? How does one atone for […]
September 27, 2024
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, As Friday afternoons are getting shorter, I would like […]