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Articles related to "Jewish Holidays"
Festival Focus: Tu B’Shvat Our next holiday is Tu B’Shvat, or the New Year of the Trees, which falls on February 1st this year. Read about this eco-friendly holiday and the best internet resources for recipes, tips, and games. jewish • holidays • holiday • jew • judaism
Hannukah-- Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, But it's Not Hannukah is looking a lot like Christmas, these days. There is rampant commercialization of this festive Jewish holiday, that is misunderstood by some as a "Jewish Christmas." christmas • hannukah • chanukah • holidays • jewish
Jewish Parenting - The Journey Begins Jewish and a Parent...Talk about pressure! parenting • judaism • jewish mothers • children • jewish holidays
Judah Maccabee The story of Judah Maccabee is one that begins with the Judean revolt. Hanukkah is but a minor Jewish holiday, but its origins are still inspiring today. judah maccabee • story of hanukkah • judean revolt • jewish holidays • festival of lights
What Is Hanukkah? Latkes? Maccabees? What is Hanukkah all about? If you're looking for some basic information about this Jewish holiday, here's a handy FAQ. hanukkah story • festival of lights • menorah • judah maccabbee • latke
3 Hanukah Welcoming the Shabbat Bride Shabbat arrives as the promised bride, bringing with her the serenity and protection of the Shekhinah. Links are provided with educational resources, stories, food and views of the wondrous heavens above us. shabbat • bride • shekhinah • hanukah • hannukah
A Plan for Teaching Theme Lessons Is your New Year resolution to start out the New Year right? Be on top and check out this lesson planner for a variety of theme lessons including some websites. lesson plan • theme unit • jewish holiday • lesson planner • new year resolution
Book Review: Jewish American Food Culture Jonathan Deutsch and Rachel Saks explore the complex universe of American Jewish cuisine in the latest volume of the Food Cultures in America series by Greenwood Press. jewish american food • kosher food • jewish holiday recipes • traditional jewish meals • israelite traditions
Choosing a Jewish Friendly Campus Here's how to look for a college or university campus environment that's friendly to Jewish students. jewish friendly campus • college student • jewish population • jewish community • jewish campus organization
Daycare Holiday Celebrations Because of the high percentage of faith-based centers, respect for different faiths during the holidays may not seem as great of an issue, but it is still paramount. education • diversity • holiday • holidays • christmas
Passover or Pesach Like so many holidays and religious observances, food and what it symbolizes, plays an intimate part of the Jewish Passover (or Pesach) Seder. passover • pesach • jewish holidays • passover seder • what happens at a passover seder meal?
Send a Jewish E-card! A collection of web sites for sending electronic greeting cards for Jewish holidays and life cycle events. greeting • card • cards • greetings • electronic
Tanya Lee Stone: Superb Children's Author Tanya Stone, children's author has written about holidays and important Jewish people such as Ilan Ramon and provides tips on writing for children. ilan ramon • tanya stone • jewish holidays • driedel • children's writing tips
The History of Passover Passover is a very religious Jewish holiday that dates back to the time of the exodus from Egypt when the Hebrews were enslaved by Pharaoh. Learn more about this holiday. history of passover • jewish holiday • matzah • leavened food • passover egypt
Tu B'Shevat Getting Fruity TuB'Shevat is the celebration of the New Year of the Tree through the exploration of taste and pleasure at the dinner table with four glasses of wine and ample bowls of fruit to share with numerous dinner guests. Included in this discussion of fruits, consider which fits you. links are included for haggadah and seder information. tub'shevat • year of the tree • renewal • spring • almond tree
Tu B'Shevat Planting a Garden Over on the EastSide there once was a Paradise in which two trees were planted. TuB'Shevat offers a symposium of philosophical thoughts of man's responsibility to fellow man and nature. Was it an apple? orange? pomegrante, or possibly a persimmon? Winter is a time for airing the soil and planning new beginnings. tub'shevat • festival of trees • new year of the tree • environmental concerns • jewish holidays
Celebrating Chanukah The article "Celebrating Chanukah" focuses on the history and observance of Chanukah, and its role in secular American society. chanukah • hanukkah • channukkah • hannukah • jewish
Chanukah 2000! This article focuses on the history and observance of Chanukah, and its role in secular American society. chanukah • hanukkah • channukkah • hannukah • jewish
Flutes and Hebrew Music Sources for Hebrew music and recordings that incorporate flute flute • hebrew music • jewish music
Holiday Reading: Hannukah Children's book list for this Jewish holiday. hannukah • hanukah • channukah • chanukah • jewish
Get into the Chanukah Spirit! It's that time of year again! Explore the web's best Chanukah resources. chanukah • channukkah • chanukkah • channukah • hanukah
1 Hanukah How Many Lights A brief essay regarding the number of lights lit during Hanukah according to Shammash and Hillel containing links to discussion regarding the lighting of menorah, traditions of Hanukah, food, history, symbolism of light and blessings hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
6 Hanukah Vayeishev A Light in the Pit When Joseph was in the pit with the snakes and scorpions, his future was desperate. His brothers betrayed him and sold him into slavery, but there is no justification for baseless hatred or jealousy that leads to the destruction of human life. Links are given for further study, edible Hanukah, stories of hope and to explore the universe above. vayeishev • joseph and his brother • slavery • shoah • holocaust
8 Hanukah To Be a Light a memory of Joseph Levine, pianist and conductor, and the influence he had on my life. memoir • inspirational • people of inspiration • joesph levine • pianist
Dealing With Leven Nearly 3,500 years ago, God helped the Israelites by delivering them from slavery in Egypt. . . passover • leven • god • nation • israel
Hanukah Eve A brief introduction to the historical basis of Hanukah and the legend of the lamp oil with link for external resources hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • cahnnukah • ancient history
International Holidays August 2006 There is always something to celebrate! These are the major political, historical, religious and plain fun holidays and festivals around the world for August 2006. holidays august 2006 • august 2006 holidays • august holidays • august festivals • fetivals august 2006
Shavuot Links for You! Check out the current crop of Shavuot links. shavuot jewish judaism jew holiday
Teshuvah, from head to toe Rosh Hashanah has past, and Yom Kippur is almost here! During the ten days that are between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we're supposed to be on our best behavior and start to really look inside ourselves, and ask, "How can I improve this year?" teshuvah • rosh hashanah • yom kippur • sukkos • sukkot
Tu B'Shevat for a Green and Healthy World Tu B'Shevat is celebrated on the 15th of Shevat. The School of Hillel and Shammai disagreed regarding the day.Tu B'Shevat celebrates the Year of the Tree after the rains have finished and the new growth of trees begin. It is a celebration of life, and fruit of spirituality and earth. Tu B'Shevat is celebrated around the world in many creative ways, incorporating environmental and spiritual awareness as well as having its own feast and haggadah. Included are links for Tu B'Shevat projects and haggadah. This is the introduction of a four-part series. jewish holidays • tu b'shevat • tub'shavt • environmental awareness • greening the world
TuB'Shevat Growth Man is like a tree. Consider the forces of nature adn the unnatural forces of man upon a tree. Afterr eighty years, sudden unmerciful amputation of limbs. For what? Harboring birds? Creating beauty, providing shade? We fall under the pressures of an injust world, but need to learn from the trees how to fight for new life. tub'shevat • trees • man is like a tree • year of the tree • jewish holidays
Cooking During The Holiday Season Here is an article that shares some recipe traditions from around the world! Try my Mexican eggnog, or maybe my mother's cranberry sauce! Tell me what is your favorite holiday recipe is too! brandy ring twists • sweden • brandy snaps • england • cassava pie
The Month Of Nissan, Spring and Rejuvenation Every Month in the Jewish Calendar is a chance to rejuvenate. Learn why and how. month • rejuvenation • nissan • passover • spring
Jewish museum is a top draw in Miami Beach The Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum tells the story of more than 237 years of Florida Jewish history. sanford l. ziff jewish museum • jews • miami beach • florida history
Noodle Kugel Egg noodles are mixed with sour cream, cottage cheese and crushed pineapple in this sweet kugel recipe. Serve it with brisket for Hanukkah, Yom Kippur or any time. kugel • noodle kugel • jewish food • hanukkah • kugel recipe
A Seder of Chaos While the word "Seder" means "Order" in Hebrew, my family's seders are anything but ordered. With a huge family and tons of food, the first night of Pesach is always full of fun, folly, and the proper amount of religious reverence. jew • jewish • judaism • pesach • seder
Ancient Festivals of the Celts The Celts of Ancient Britain had four major festivals throughout their harvest-based calendar year. Each had a different purpose and different practices, and each can be found as the root of holidays today. celts • ancient british history • celtic festivals • samhain • imbolc
Brisket Recipe With just four ingredients, this is one of the easiest brisket recipes you'll ever make. brisket • beef brisket • brisket recipes • beef brisket recipes • recipes brisket
Distortions in the Sand Recent events in the Middle East have been distorted by the media and blame lies with everyone involved. death • violence • terrorism • stoning • arafat
Happy Chanukah This is the story of “Chanukah” (which means rededication) known also as “The Festival of Lights.” Chanukah is a Jewish Holiday that begins this year at sundown on December 21st. chanukah • hanukkah • jewish • macabees • syrian
Hungry for the High Holidays It's high time for the High Holidays! What does this holy time mean to you? jew • jewish • hebrew • fasting • food
Shavuot Links- Only the Top of the Crop! There are hundreds of Shavuot web sites out there -- Read this article to discover the very BEST of the BEST in online Shavuot resources. You'll enjoy the highest quality Shavuot essays, how-to's, recipes, commentary, games, and more! holiday • shavuot • jewish • jew • hebrew
Unusual Biblical Baby Girl Names Looking for a Biblical name that isn't too popular or trendy? Here are some choices. biblical name • baby girl name • unusual name • uncommon name • unique name
Celebrate Chanukah on Ice Skates Chabad Lubavitch hosts special and unique Chanukah on Ice events all over the globe. chanukah on ice • ice skating on hanukkah • chanukkah celebrations • chanukah ice skating • jewish family celebrations
Celebrating Fall Fall is an amazing and enjoyable time of year! fall • activities • halloween • yom kippur • thanksgiving
El Ghriba - Jewish Traditions In the male dominated Jewish religion it's good to find a unique festival that celebrates feminism. el ghriba • lag b’omer • djerba • tunisia • jewish traditions
Forming Holiday Traditions An exploration of the issues involved in attempting to celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah this holiday season. judaism • christmas • hanukkah • interfaith celebrations
Hamantaschen These delectable pin-wheeled shaped pastries are sometimes called "Haman's Pockets" and are traditionally served during Purim hamantaschan • hamataschen • hamantaschne • purim cookies • purim foods
Lower Manhattan, New York City Lower Manhattan has much to offer the visitor to New York . Explore Battery Park or the Financial District, visit Ground Zero, take a boat trip to The Statue of Liberty. lower manhattan • battery park • world trade center • ground zero • jewish heritage museum |
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