Tag: Sephardic Custom

There is a powerful meaning in continuing traditions that I inherited directly from my family. Kitniyot is only a part of that story.

Rabbi Arie Hasit April 17, 2024 Holidays How to observe Passover

This essay advocates for Ashkenazi Jews to embrace kitniyot on Passover, to enhance dietary diversity and align with modern interpretations.

Eric M. Leiderman April 15, 2024 Holidays How to observe Passover

Though the Conservative Movement has allowed eating kitniyot on Passover, many still do not. How can we incorporate kitniyot this year?

Nathalie Ross February 29, 2024 Every Day Food

There are many Jewish wedding customs out there, finding the right ones for you can help you explore the more subtle emotions of the event. ...

Emily Jaeger May 15, 2023 LGBTQ+ Lifecycles

Emily Jaeger explains to us: What is the Rosh Hashanah seder, how do we perform it, and why you might consider doing one too.

Emily Jaeger September 15, 2022 Food High Holidays

It is said that Selichot opens the gates of heaven for the High Holy Days. This Selichot, do what opens your heart to the gates ...

Rabbi Kerry Chaplin August 30, 2022 Elul High Holidays

Selichot are special prayers recited in anticipation of the High Holidays introducing us to the themes of the upcoming holidays.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas August 21, 2022 Elul High Holidays

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