Judaism

Torah

Why Did the People Complain Over Manna?

Newsmakers

West Philly Rabbi Gives Benediction at Prayer Breakfast

Local

Does Birthright Stifle Teen Travel?

Synagogue Life

Big Changes on the Horizon for Doylestown Temple

By:

Bryan Schwartzman

Members of Temple Judea of Bucks County are hoping that by next year at this time, they will have a brand new home.

Torah

Both Light and Darkness Mark the Tale of Joseph

VAYESHEV, Genesis 37:1-40:23

By:

Rabbi Danielle Stillman

The natural world at this time of year grows dark, cold and bare. Some find this to be a time for reflection, while others feel weighed down by the increasing darkness. These dueling impulses are played out in the themes of the Joseph cycle, which begins in this week's portion, Vayeshev. The tension between dark and light is enacted at...

Chanukah

On the Prowl for the Real Judah and the Rest of the Maccabees

By:

Bryan Schwartzman

It’s one thing to argue against the existence of God, but to insult Judah Maccabee, perhaps the greatest warrior in Jewish history — well, that’s just a shandah. After all, Judah Maccabee and his followers are the central heroes of the Chanukah story, and generations of Hebrew school students have been taught to revere them for their pursuit of religious...

Local

Hankering for the Perfect Latke

By:

Deborah Hirsch

Reporter Deborah Hirsch battles crowds at the Gershman Y's Latkepalooza in a mission to load up on starchy Chanukah goodness.

Food

Chanukah: A Holiday Tailor-Made for Kids

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Rivka Tal, Jewish Exponent Feature

The festive holiday of Chanukah lasts eight days -- even here in Israel, where some of the holidays are short a day. And it's a good thing, too, for we have eight days in which to light candles every night and show thanks for the Jews' miraculous victory over the Greeks.