Judaism

Torah

Why Did the People Complain Over Manna?

Newsmakers

West Philly Rabbi Gives Benediction at Prayer Breakfast

Local

Does Birthright Stifle Teen Travel?

Shavuot

Synagogues Celebrate New Arrivals

By:

Bryan Schwartzman

From dedicating a 160-year-old Torah scroll written in Iraq to visiting the region of the Czech Republic where their Torahs came from, local congregants celebrate their holy texts as Shavuot nears.

Shavuot

Making Shavuot Relevant

By:

Bryan Schwartzman

With enough work, imagination and PR, could rabbis somehow broaden the appeal of Shavuot?

Shavuot

It’s Shavuot: Say Cheese!

By:

Linda Morel, JE Feature

While at other Jewish holidays, meat is considered festive fare, at Shavuot, dairy dishes abound.

Torah

The Connection Between the Physical and Spiritual

B’hukkotai, Leviticus 25:1-27:34

By:

Rabbi Adam Zeff

This week’s Torah reading draws a strong connection between our spiritual lives and our physical lives.

Shavuot

Celebrate Shavuot with Classic Blintzes

Dairy Should Do It

In anticipation of Shavuot, which begins the evening of May 14, here are a few recipes for blintzes from Spice and Spirit: The Complete Kosher Jewish Cookbook.