Dvar Torah: Should or shouldn’t there be a carbon tax?
by Rabbi Gila Caine (October 12, 2018) – Shabbat Noach, this Shabbat when we read the story of the Mabul (deluge), is being observed by many Jews…
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How to understand the Kavanaugh allegations, according to rabbis
By Josefin Dolsten NEW YORK (JTA) — Last week Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and answers questions…
The magic of Simchat Torah
(September 27, 2018) – “We are a circle within a circle with no beginning and with no end….”, or, how Simchat Torah is magic: “Chag”…
Why these Dutch Christians are celebrating Sukkot
By Cnaan Liphshiz HENDRIK-IDO-AMBACHT, Netherlands (JTA) — From its exterior, the massive building known as The Ark in this Dutch town looks like a typical…
Why Sukkot is actually the best holiday for kids
By Rebecca Rosenthal (Kveller via JTA) — Here’s the short version of this article. If you leave your kids home on the High Holidays so…