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EnLIGHTening Tradition

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

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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.

How is this Passover Different from other Passovers?

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The current pandemic has changed the way we work, study, play, communicate, and do pretty much everything. How is it going to change Passover?

Captain Purim-ica: The Superhero Within

Holidays

It’s been said that many Jewish holidays can be summed up as “they tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!” We can also sum up most superhero movies that way. No other holiday follows this superhero plot more closely than PURIM!

5 Things You May Not Know About Hanukkah

Holidays

We all know about the candles, the dreidel made out of clay or other materials, and the eight crazy nights, but what might you not know about Hanukkah?