The month of July is just around the corner, and we all know what that means: summer is officially here. It’s a great time to vacation with family and friends, and spend time outside, basking in nature’s beauty. But for those in Jewish faith, we have a reason to celebrate at the end of July;… Continue Reading
It’s finally springtime, and in the Jewish community, we herald the new season and the good tidings we hope it will bring. We commemorate this time of the year with the festival of Shavuot, which, this year, will go from Saturday, May 19th, to Monday, May 21st. With the holiday is right around the corner,… Continue Reading
Back on May 14, 1948, Israel’s future Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion made a monumental announcement. Following the signing of a Declaration of Independence in Tel Aviv, Ben-Gurion revealed Israel was officially declaring its independence. Obviously, this was an important day in Israel’s history, and as such, the country celebrates Independence Day, known as Yom Ha’atzmaut,… Continue Reading
Regarded as one of the more joyous and festive holidays on the Jewish calendar, Purim is the celebration of the Jews’ salvation from annihilation in Ancient Persia and of the bravery shown by Esther in the face of antisemitism. Celebrated on the 14th day of the Jewish month of Adar, this year Purim is celebrated… Continue Reading
In ancient times, Jewish farmers celebrated the 15th of Shevat as a day of renewal; the Talmud declared the date as the start of collecting fourth-year produce from the farmers’ trees, for a first-fruit offering to the Temple. It was a harvest of God’s offerings, and a sign of the season to come. But the… Continue Reading
Hanukkah is important to the Jewish Faith because it celebrates freedom from oppression, reminding Jewish people, as well as people of other creeds and cultures, that fighting for human rights is never a waste of our efforts. The Story of Hanukkah The story of Hanukkah is rooted in a 2,000 year-old history and begins in… Continue Reading
As many of you may know, we’re right in the middle of Lent, the time in Christianity in which followers of Christ rededicate themselves to their faith God. According to the United Methodist Church, Lent mirrors the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness, resisting Satan’s temptations. To honor those 40 days of sacrifice,… Continue Reading