W hile the date Chanukah begins varies on the solar Gregorian calendar, it always starts on the the 25th of Kislev. When it falls as late as it does this year — not beginning until Wednesday … more

This is one tour where you’re going to want to bring your appetite along. And quite possibly a towel. Because oil — and plenty of it — is flowing during the eight days of … more

The olive tree is one of the oldest cultivated trees, existing before there was written language with which to describe it. It originated and flourished in Asia Minor and in Israel. King Solomon and … more

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude — a chance to pause, reflect and celebrate the blessings in our lives. But for many families, it’s also a time of high emotions, tension and even … more

There is a Norman Rockwell painting of a grandmother holding a platter filled with what must be a 30-pound turkey. The “everyone’s-grandmother” has rosy cheeks a loving smile … more

Thanksgiving is a major American holiday. No matter a person’s color, race, religion or political views, families and friends travel from coast to coast to celebrate together. The table is … more

As we celebrated Simchat Torah this year, how could we not think about the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 and the days that followed. During hakafot in the Young Israel of Woodmere, I noticed … more

Since Oct. 7, 2023, everything I read, pray, hear, learn or intuit — be it in Torah, navim , ketuvim or tefilla — takes on a different and profoundly extraordinary meaning, resonating … more

Sukkot is glorious. It’s akin to a Jewish Thanksgiving holiday where family and friends gather in booths decorated with fall fruits, gourds and paper chains (add yellow ribbons … more

Israeli honey may look like any other, but this year it’s made of “blood, sweat and tears,” according to Yair Schwartz of the Jewish state’s largest honey-making … more