It's Elul: 6 Ways to Get Ready for the High Holidays
3 Prayers for the Jewish New Year
Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish new year, begins Sunday, September 29, at sundown. As we prepare, emotionally and spiritually, for these Days of Awe, we offer three prayers for the season.
Wholly Jewish: Anjelica: Dia de los Muertos Meets Yom Kippur
A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That, But Always 100% Me
What do we all have in common?
Stories We Tell: Elijah's Gift
Stories We Tell: What Did You Leave on The Tables?
Stories We Tell: The Greatest Gift
How Do We Elevate Ourselves? Re-Examining the Imperative to “Please Rise”
Those of us who use wheelchairs have accepted the idea that we need to find another way to do this, as we are simply unable to assume a standing position. My question, however, is for everyone else.
A Mother’s Day Wish: An Interview with My 97-Year-Old Mother
Having gained valuable insights from his 2018 interview of his mother, Adela, Aron Hirt-Manheimer decided to do a follow-up, and what better time than Mother’s Day?
A Letter to My Daughter on Her Many Names
In Jewish tradition we say that “a good name is better than riches." We hope we gave you names that convey attributes we value and hope to help nurture and develop in you.