The Power of 50 Minutes
“How were your holidays?” is an entertaining question to receive as a clergyperson when it comes to the High Holidays. Usually, the honest answer is “exhausting” but the one I give is “great!”, so as...
View ArticleReverse Tashlich
We’ve all had those teachers that go above and beyond; in my life, an educator named Kathy Mellette soars with the best of them. She made a huge impact on my young life. Among the many creative...
View ArticleThe Many Traditions of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah may look a little different this year, but it is still a time to celebrate the new year, spend time with family and friends, engage in self-reflection, and enjoy some delicious food. To...
View Article“Jewpanese” Foodie Shares Rosh Hashanah Recipes
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have a passion for food and feeding people. This passion comes from my Ashkenazi Israeli mother and my Japanese Canadian father, both of whom are fabulous...
View ArticleNew Jew Enters New Year with a Slice of Apple Pie
As Rosh Hashanah approaches I look back on this year with immense gratitude. Last August I converted to Judaism, and 5779 was my first year as a Jew. And a momentous one it was. I celebrated my first...
View ArticleRosh Hashanah from the Other Side
How would I have experienced Rosh Hashanah if I were sitting on the men’s side of the mechitza? Would it have mattered? Would I have paid more attention? Would I have paid attention to who was...
View ArticleRosh Hashanah: Get Woke
During the High Holiday period, we expect a great deal from ourselves. Putting aside the business of material holiday preparation (meals! more meals! house cleaning for guests!) we also understand this...
View ArticleSpiritual Not Religious at Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat dinner with young university students can be an adventure. My husband and I warm them up with a few glasses of kiddush wine and we learn a lot about their inner lives. Sometimes we host our son...
View ArticleInspiration
When we open our eyes in the morning, when we are confronted with challenges, when we seek to create beauty, when we seek understanding and insight, encouragement and wholeness and some reasonable...
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11 Rosh Hashanah Appetizers That Are Easy and Delicious
Start off your Rosh Hashanah meal this year with some good noshing! Who doesn’t love to have a variety of snacks to nosh on before the meal? These five appetizers will come together in a cinch, and...
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15 Vegan Dishes to Serve at Rosh Hashanah
These vegetable-forward dishes aren’t just for vegans–they’re so delicious that everyone will want some! For your meatless dishes this year, consider seasonal vegetables and grains, accented with...
View ArticleJust Do It: A High Holy Day Call to Action
As High Holy Day tides approach and soon over-wash with their poignant waters of joy, awe, solemnity and introspection, it’s tempting to imagine that this season is only for emotional and spiritual...
View ArticleCrockpot Short Ribs with Pomegranate Molasses Recipe
Using a slow cooker is a great way to save some time for holiday prep. This short ribs recipe is so rich and delicious, no one will know you weren’t slaving over a hot stove for hours. A few notes: The...
View ArticleNow That I Have A Kid, How Do I Mark New Years… And Small Moments Each Day?
“Can you believe it’s been a year!?” Ever since my son was about 10 months old, many people have commented on that milestone. They ask me if I could believe it had already been a year, asking me if it...
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Baklava with Honey and Cardamom Recipe
Of all the sweet and honey-kissed desserts, baklava is hands-down my favorite. My first memory of it comes from my time as a student in Madison, WI, where I was a frequent visitor to Mediterranean...
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Sweet and Spicy Skillet Cornbread for Rosh Hashanah
During the month of Elul, many Jews take the time to reflect on their past year and prepare themselves spiritually for the next. This year, I have found myself falling short when it comes to these...
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Gluten-Free Apple Cake Recipe
In recent years, it seems that more and more of my family members and friends have developed food allergies and food intolerances. This can make it difficult to determine what to serve at holidays and...
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Mindful or MindFULL These Holidays?
The holidays are a busy time — a time where we are supposed to spend the entire Hebrew month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur thinking about ourselves, reflecting, and beginning our...
View ArticleA New Year, A New Queer
September is a remarkably dependable month. I can always count on school starting back up again, warm summer nights beginning to deliver a hint of chill, a new Chabad calendar arriving in the mail (I’m...
View ArticleKichels Recipe: Jewish Bow Tie Cookies
My mother was a first-class baker, and there were always homemade goodies for dessert at our house. So when I went away to college and needed a nosh to remind me of home, I went to a nearby bakery for...
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