This Yiddish song expressing thanks for the harvest is perfect for Thanksgiving
"The Song Of Bread" praises a way of life in which people can eat foods that were produced in their own fields.
"The Song Of Bread" praises a way of life in which people can eat foods that were produced in their own fields.
As American Jews gather for the holiday, how to combat antisemitism must be a topic of discussion
My family celebrates the holiday, but many Orthodox Jews treat Thanksgiving like any other day of the week
This recipe comes together quickly and easily and you can even use your Thanksgiving leftovers. Manny likes to add curry and coriander to his Grandmother’s recipe to enhance the sweetness of the squash, but if you’re looking for a more traditional flavor you can omit. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pareve butter 4 cups chicken or vegetable…
Chances are, you have never heard of Shabbosgiving. It is likely that no one near you ever made mention of Challoween either, which is my own personal mash-up of Halloween, Jewish-style. Yet everyone probably knows about Thanksgivukkah, which entered the lexicon in 2013, when Hanukkah and Thanksgiving coincided. That coincidence last occurred in 1888 and…
For the laughter of the children, For my own life-breath, For the abundance of food on this table, For the ones who prepared this sumptuous feast, For the roof over our heads, The clothes on our backs, For our health, And our wealth of blessings, For this opportunity to celebrate with family and friends, For…
Are there Jewish prayers specifically for Thanksgiving? Absolutely, says Alan Brill, a professor of Jewish Studies Seton Hall University who writes about history and trends in Jewish spirituality and practice on his blog — it’s a tradition with a long history. In a post this week, Brill ran through more than two century’s worth of…
As Thanksgiving nears, most of us are laser-focused on preparing (or procuring) the big turkey dinner. But once the feast is finished, we can look forward to catching up with family and friends in a more leisurely fashion. Since brunch is the most leisurely meal of all, we’ve compiled our favorite breakfast recipes for you…