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This Shavuot, Give Thanks to Mom

During Shavuot and Mother’s Day, offer thanks for the sacrifices that mothers make. Mothers sometimes aren’t related to us by blood, but something even thicker and stronger.

Mask up for Purim! What’s with the Costume Custom?

Holidays

Purim is coming! That wonderful holiday when we all wear masks! Yay? No carnivals and parties this year, but it’ll be one day we can happily wear masks.

Happy New Year…Trees!

Holidays

Tu Bishvat is all about celebrating our connection to the land and the natural wonders of our world including trees, plants, fruits, and more!

EnLIGHTening Tradition

Holidays

Chanukah is going to be a little different this year, no matter where you are celebrating. In this post, we explore the varying regional Chanukah traditions around the world.

Thanksgiving: Put a Little Jewish Attitude in Your Gratitude

Holidays

A special todah rabah (that’s ‘thank you!’) goes out to Thanksgiving for shining an annual light on gratitude. This moment urges us to reflect on what we are thankful for.

The Reverse Bucket List

Holidays

Elul is a time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the new year ahead through the process of Cheshbon Hanafesh (literally, accounting of the soul).

Meet the Mentor: Robyn Altman

Meet the Mentor

An interview with Robyn Altman, one of Hebrew Helpers first mentors and currently serving as our Director of Community Engagement.

How has sheltering in place changed how you view time? Jewish tradition teaches us to structure our time: the weekly break of Shabbat, the yearly cycle of holidays, and right now the Counting of the Omer.