The first step out of an ultra-Orthodox world
Published January 26, 2014
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At Tu b’Shvat, digging for spiritual growth
Doing a little planting for what some call the Jewish Arbor Day, columnist Edmon J. Rodman wonders about connecting the generations. More ▸
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Clash of two Hanukkahs: Jewish exceptionalism vs. assimilation
By Michael Bernstein
Two holidays with very different meanings are colliding this holiday season — not Hanukkah and Thanksgiving, but Hanukkah and Hanukkah. A Georgia rabbi explains. More ▸
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Early Hanukkah: Freshman nets free tuition with half-court heave
For Andrew Schneeweis, swishing the $7,500 shot at a Colorado State University pep rally made holiday time a little sweeter for his family — and a bit poorer for the four coaches who anted up for the prize. More ▸
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New books: marvelous menorahs, purple gorillas and back to ’64 Berkeley
By Penny Schwartz
An angst-ridden purple gorilla and a bear mistaken for a rabbi (via Eric Kimmel) are among the characters who enliven the Hanukkah celebration in new holiday books. More ▸
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For Thanksgivukkah celebrations, planning and simplicity lighten the load
By Helen Nash
Cooks, listen up: Plan the menus well ahead, pick easy-to-follow recipes and make them well in advance. This way, you can enjoy your company, too. More ▸
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At Thanksgivukkah, celebrate uniqueness of the separate holidays
By Dasee Berkowitz
How the specialness of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving can enhance the revelry of both holidays. More ▸
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New books: marvelous menorahs, purple gorillas and back to ’64 Berkeley
By Penny Schwartz
An angst-ridden purple gorilla and a bear mistaken for a rabbi (via master storyteller author Eric Kimmel) enliven the Hanukkah celebration in new holiday books for children, families and young adults. More ▸
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Pass the cranberry latkes: When holidays collide
Thanksgivukkah, as the rare confluence of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving is being called, presents opportunities for creativity along with challenges, columnist Edmon J. Rodman writes. More ▸
