Curiosity and empathy, educational lessons from the Passover seder
Caption: A family at a modern Passover seder on the first night of the holiday in Tzur Hadassah,...
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Jewish Family Services Chaplaincy Program remembers 300 with Passover gift bags
From left, Garry R. Sanders, JFS board vice chairman, and JFS board members Robyn Marinstein and...
Read MoreCommunity seder set for Anshe Emeth in Hudson
HUDSON–A“Kosher for Passover” seder will be held at the Anshe Emeth Synagogue, 240 Joslen Blvd., Hudson, on Sunday April 13, at 6 p.m. This community seder will be led by Rabbi David Almog. The meal will consist of chopped...
Read MoreHow to give and how to receive: The complexity of ‘mishloach manot’
Joy does not come from lavish excess or social posturing; it comes from the connections we create. At the heart of Purim celebrations lies a simple yet profound act: giving food to others. But as with all acts of...
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A pastry shop, a respite from protests at Columbia, offers year-round hamantaschen
The Hungarian Pastry Shop in Manhattan on March 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of Anna Rahmanan. JNS By...
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Food distributors struggle to get eggs for spring holidays
CAPTION: The cost of eggs in the United States has spiked amid an outbreak of “bird flu,” reaching...
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Beth Tephilah slates challah making workshop
An individual braids a challah. TROY– Congregation Beth Tephilah will feature a challah making...
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Temple Israel Tu B’Shevat kiddush to feature environmental talk of Tina Lieberman
Some of the seven species to be offered at the kiddish. ALBANY–The greening committee at Temple...
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Tu B’Shevat program at Beth Shalom to feature discussion of new cookbook by Rabbi Zoe B Zak
CLIFTON PARK–Rabbi Zoe B. Zak will discuss her new cookbook at a Tu B’Shevat program at Beth...
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Latkes and doughnuts for Chanukah? Yes ! Think oil, but think also of other foods…
Pouring oil in this spirit of the holiday. Photo courtesy of congerdesign/Pixabay By ETHEL G....
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Grand Chanukah Celebration at Colonie Center
Mel Wigler sings at previous Colonie Chabad presentation at Colonie Center. Colonie Chabad will...
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Capital Chabad plans 50 Year Jubilee celebration
Schlichim and founders of Capital Chabad, Rabbi Israel and Rochel Rubin, will be honored at the...
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