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By Amanda Koppelman Milstein
When I was a child, I was confused. Why was did my mother talk about how she had a Bas Mitzvah, while I prepared for my Bat Mitzvah? Why was the way my father pronounced Hebrew different from the way we learned it in Hebrew school?
Date: 12-01-2011
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By Amanda Koppelman Milstein
You may have seen Hebrew words written in Roman characters (transliteration) in many different ways, and translated in a variety of different ways as well. This can make learning Hebrew and saying prayers more confusing, but there are good reasons why all this diversity exists...
Date: 12-04-2011
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In Hebrew, "happy birthday" is "yom huledet sameach."
Date: 11-03-2011
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A resource booklet explaining the holiday of Purim, its customs and traditions.
Date: 01-18-2012
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Resources to help you celebrate Tu Bishvat by hosting your own holiday seder (meal).
Date: 01-20-2012
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Recipes for making the Sephardic Purim treat known as Haman's Ears (Orejas de Haman in Spanish or Oznei Haman in Hebrew).
Date: 02-02-2012
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By Sunie Levin
Advice for grandparents of grandchildren being raised in an interfaith home on how to approach the Passover and Easter holidays.
Date: 03-21-2012
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Our booklet about circumcision answers many of the most common questions asked by parents when making decisions about this ritual.
Date: 04-10-2012
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By Allison Foilb and Emily Wallen
Review of Rain Pryor's one woman show, Fried Chicken and Latkes, about growing up Jewish and Black.
Date: 05-03-2012
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By Dana Kletter
Riches abound in this huge new cookbook, but you will have to read carefully.
Date: 05-15-2012