I love summer and I hate to see it go but I am comforted in knowing that the High Holy Days are coming. I love these holidays – for many non-religious reasons. At the top of my list is going to services in which EVERYONE from my congregation is present. Yup, more than a thousand…
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If I Convert, What Will Change?
Sometimes after living a Jewish life, with a Jewish spouse, a person begins to think of conversion. But they may worry that converting with upset the apple cart. Maybe my spouse will see me differently or suddenly expect more from me. Or will they even accept that I can become what they are? Sometimes a…
Read More »Judaism Gets Back to Our Roots with Sukkot on the Farm
Sukkot on the Farm Wilderness Torah invites you to gather in multi-generational community for the sixth annual Sukkot on the Farm Festival – a four-night camp out and celebration of the fall harvest. Come co-create our village and enjoy the Columbus day weekend with farm-fresh organic food, Shabbat and Sukkot celebration, bonfires, music, learning, kids…
Read More »Summer Reading
Want to lie on the hammock and read? How about a book with some Jewish aspect to it? Here are some recent books being talked about this summer. Happy reading! The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal Non- Fiction: A popular book about a collection of Japanese miniatures owned by a wealthy German…
Read More »The Best Challah EVER!
I always prided myself on delicious challah. But it was a dairy recipe containing milk and butter. I tried several Parve recipes (recipes with no dairy products and can therefore be served with meat). But they just didn’t make. Then Suzanne Fallon gave me Seymour’s Famous Challah recipe. I love using my bread maker…
Read More »Children and the High Holy Days
A mom emailed me this question: Our daughter will be attending a public school in our neighborhood this fall. We’ve also finally joined a shul where she will have Hebrew school classes. I’m wondering what to do about High Holidays now that many will fall on “school days.” Do you keep the kids home only…
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