A Jewish Convert’s Guide to Enjoying the Winter Holiday Jumble
by Leah Grisham (Kveller via JTA) – This essay was first published on Kveller Jewish kids and Christmas: For some parents, this combination can seem…
Holiday Columns
8 ways to celebrate Hanukkah that aren’t about the presents
By Rebecca Rosenthal (Kveller via JTA) — We love Hanukkah. The message that the rabbis in the Talmud give about the holiday is that we…
Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides: The lessons of Chanukah
By Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides (AJNews) – “A Jew is asked to take a leap of action rather than a leap of faith.”- Rabbi Abraham…
Rabbi Guy Tal: The dual spirit of Hanukkah in our days
by Rabbi Guy Tal (AJNews) – The grandeur of the Maccabees infuses the magnificent days of Hanukkah. These tales continue to inspire generations of Jews,…
Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne: The miracle of Hanukkah
(AJNews) – This year, as we gather to celebrate the Festival of Lights, we find ourselves standing at the intersection of history, faith, and the…