Purim D’var: When the world turns upside down, rabbis can help us keep our heads on straight
by Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein (JTA) – I am a rabbi. I should be preparing to chant Megillah and packing mishloach manot for Purim, but…
Holidays
From the sources by Eliezer Segal: A prophet in Persia
By Eliezer Segal (AJNews) – Esther has many claims to greatness in the Jewish memory. She was a brave and loyal member of her community,…
Tu B’Shvat was a vibrant (and delicious) celebration at Beth Israel
By Regan Lipes (Edmonton) – In the Lipes home, our Talmud Torah attending youngsters were ready for Tu B’shvat well before the 15th of Shevat…
Tu B’Shvat Comes Alive with Crafts, Connection, and Community at Halpern Akiva Academy
(Calgary) – Halpern Akiva Academy was buzzing with joy and creativity on Tuesday, February 11, as they celebrated their Tu B’Shvat Grandparents and Special Friends…
Homemade Granola Bars for Tu B’Shvat
By Shannon Sarna (The Nosher via JTA) — I had not even heard of Tu B’Shvat until college, when I attended a seder celebrating the holiday….