Jewish holidays
From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination
Three titles garnered the recommendation of the Association of Jewish Libraries: “Construction Site, Hanukkah Lights,” “Banana Menorah,” and “Lost and Found Hanukkah.”
Camping season breaks records – and it's just the first sign of the next trend
Of mourning and morning: Toward a new understanding of Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah: Three ways to find joy in the holiday post-Oct. 7
Simchat Torah: Celebrating and honoring authentic Jewish values
Which messages of Torah are we meant to celebrate and honor as our legacy on Simchat Torah?
Light after October 7: A Simchat Torah reflection from an American Jew
This, I think, is the message of Simchat Torah: to hold firmly in one’s imagination the joyful possibility of a year made truly new.
The proven method that will get you out of post-holiday fatigue
Did you also wake up tired and exhausted this morning, not knowing how you’ll survive the coming days? It’s happening to all of us right now, and there are a few things you can do to recover.
Bought meat and beers? The chains that decided to shake up the market
As Israelis ready for Sukkot barbecues, supermarket chains launch aggressive price battles on meat, beer, charcoal, and disposables, with data showing gaps of tens of percent.
A nation of one: From personal tragedy to national mourning on Simchat Torah - opinion
We are part of an ongoing circle of life; no one individual in this circle is more “central” than anyone else.
Want to go on a trip without giving up the Sukkah? KKL has you covered
The Jewish National Fund set up 10 kosher sukkahs under rabbinical supervision in forests across Israel. Entry is free, so you can enjoy nature, a picnic, and a sukkah meal during Chol Hamoed.
Simchat Torah: Divine fire and national legacy
Should Torah exist apart from society or be fully integrated within it?
T Market celebrates 20: From twenty designers in a community center to 800,000 visitors
Israel's long-running fashion fair marks 20 years of local street style. From an intimate 2005 event, it grew into a key platform for independent designers and Israeli street culture.
In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide
“I can’t separate from the fact that it happened on Shabbat and also such a joyous festival, Simchat Torah. [Hamas] took that from us forever," reflected an Israeli woman.
Sukkot and the canopy of peace - opinion
Sukkot reminds us that the sukkah stands only because each beam supports the others.
A mindful Sukkot: Finding peace in the present moment
As you step into the sukkah, or pause anywhere in your day, may you discover that joy is not distant or elusive. It is here, waiting, in the present moment.
