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Posted inFood, Purim, Culture, Holidays, Jewish Life

A boozy Purim treat — start infusing that vodka now

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer February 24, 2017February 27, 2017
Posted inUncategorized

Eight nights of Hanukkah entertainment

by Nate Bloom December 23, 2016November 26, 2018
Posted inFood

Curry favor, flavor on Hanukkah with South Indian cuisine

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer December 9, 2016December 2, 2020
Posted inFood

Fear of frying: Now’s the time to practice the art

by Josie A.G. Shapiro December 2, 2016December 2, 2020
under a very large sukkah, shere raises her hands up as she leads a circle of people in prayer
Posted inJew in the Pew

Ecstasy on the farm: Wilderness Torah’s earth-based Sukkot

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky October 28, 2016September 16, 2025
Posted inNews

Two very different Sukkot celebrations in Israel

by J. Correspondent October 21, 2016October 6, 2017
Posted inUncategorized

The High Holy Days aren’t actually over — welcome to Sukkot!

by Rabbi Rebecca Gutterman October 20, 2016October 6, 2017
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The elegant, elusive etrog: Growing the symbol of Sukkot in California

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 14, 2016October 6, 2017
Posted inFood

Don’t throw out your etrog after Sukkot — savor it!

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer October 14, 2016October 6, 2017
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Roundtable: Should synagogues charge for High Holy Days?

by J. Correspondent September 30, 2016November 7, 2018

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