5 reasons why Sukkot is great for kids (sorry Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur)
By Larry D. Bernstein (Kveller via JTA) — Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are boring. There, I said it. Seriously, what do Rosh Hashanah and…
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Yom Kippur Remarks from PM Justin Trudeau to Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Westmount, QC
(October 11, 2016) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a Yom Kippur Service at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Westmount QC. He addressed the congregation in…
On Sukkot, use King Solomon’s wisdom to endure the U.S. election season
By Edmon J. Rodman (JTA) — Building up to Sukkot, with its temporary, shaky sukkah, it’s easy to forget that the holiday comes with something…
A Yom Kippur break-fast with just a bit of bling
By Shannon Sarna (JTA) — For many families, the Yom Kippur break-fast is a bagels and schmear-filled inevitability — just add some lox, maybe some…
7 Yom Kippur-themed shows to watch
By Linda Buchwald (JTA) — When it comes to Jewish holidays in pop culture, Hanukkah gets top billing — but that has more to do…