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Why This Jewish Girl Loves the Christmas Season
It’s true. I admit it. I love the Christmas season. And yes, I’m Jewish. Perhaps the Christmas spirit infected me when I was a kid.
Leah
December 7, 2010
It’s true. I admit it. I love the Christmas season. And yes, I’m Jewish. Perhaps the Christmas spirit infected me when I was a kid.
Since we’re half-way through the 8-day celebration of Chanukah, let me tell you about my journey with Judaism. When I was 7-years-old, I attended my
Get out your menorahs, dreidels and frying pans. Hanukkah is here! This year, I made a recipe that I’ve never tried before and let me
Tonight was the first night of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. It was a great celebration — we ate latkes, lit the menorah, played dreidel, and
My childhood Thanksgivings did not simply mean the traditional turkey and pumpkin pie in my family. My mother always gave the all-American holiday a Jewish
Remember growing up and your parents would say things like, “You kids have it easy.” And, “When I was your age…” These are their feeble
We young Jews have quite a dilemma these days. I’m not talking about the economic crisis or whether to buy an iPad now or wait
One of the lesser-known Jewish holidays is Sukkot, the festival of the harvest. Sukkot takes place in the fall, following the High Holidays of Rosh
Today was Sophie’s first day of preschool! Sometimes I can’t believe I have a little daughter, let alone one that just started full-time preschool. Being