A Talmudic tale gets a 12th-century Chinese twist in children’s book aimed at diverse Jewish readers
by Jordyn Haime TAIPEI, Taiwan (JTA) — Rabbi Akiva’s daughter was destined for death on her wedding day, at least according to the star-gazers. So…
Holidays
Can a toddler really apologize? (And other thoughts on Yom Kippur)
By Rachel Seelig (JTA) – This story originally appeared on Kveller. “Don’t you dare,” I said, just milliseconds before a red matchbox car came catapulting…
This High Holiday pastry connects me to the relatives I loved and the ones I lost
by Toby Axelrod (JTA) – There was a small bedroom in my Zeyde’s house on State Road in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, that had no radiator….
My family’s Soviet-era Rosh Hashanah dinner is all about delicious food and freedom
By Sonya Sanford (JTA) – This story originally appeared on The Nosher. Most of my American Jewish friends ate brisket, kugel and babka at their…
Judy Zelikovitz: High Holidays 2023 – Now is the time
by Judy Zelikovitz (AJNews) – I love the High Holidays and the opportunity they present to get together with extended family, to visit with friends,…