From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
by Penny Schwartz (JTA) — A bumper crop of new kids’ books about the High Holidays is hitting shelves in 2026, surprising close observers of…
Holidays
Book your Rosh Hashana greeting with Alberta Jewish News
(AJNews) – Rosh Hashana is approaching and AJNews is once again celebrating with two special editions – one for Calgary and one for Edmonton. We’re…
This Jewish holiday of love isn’t just for couples. It’s for a fractured people.
by Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath (JTA) — When red hearts and pink chocolate boxes pop up in the middle of summer, it can take a moment to…
Renewal begins with grief
by Rabbi Adina Allen (MJL) – In 2026, Tisha B’Av begins at sundown on Wednesday, July 22 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, July 23….
Nosher: Broccoli and Cottage Cheese Pancake Recipe
by Adeena Sussman (Nosher via JTA) – It’s not uncommon in Israel to see all manner of savory “levivot,” or pancakes, and “ketzizot” (patties). This…