Purim Celebration Tips

A popular Jewish saying claims that most Jewish holidays can be described in one sentence: “They tried to kill us, they failed, let’s eat!” The upcoming holiday of Purim definitely fits in this category.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterMarch 20, 2019Cindi Sutter, Zehorit Heilicher, Purim, A Sweet Tradition, A Celebration for All, Who Wrote the Book of Esther?, Yehuda Shurpin, Chabad.org, Men of the Great Assembly, Jewish Heritage, Jewish Traditions, Jewish Inspiration, Jewish history, Jewish table gatheringComment

The Joyous Water-Drawing Ceremony

Every Jewish festival is celebrated with joy. Often there are additional emotions added to the mix: awe on Rosh Hashanah, regret on Yom Kippur, freedom from oppression on Passover. But the holiday of Sukkot is pure joy. In our prayers, we call it simply “the season of our rejoicing.”

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterOctober 11, 2017Cindi Sutter, Joyous Water-Drawing Ceremony, Chabad.org, How is Sukkoth observed?, Jewish Festival, Simchat Beit Hashoeivah, Celebration of the Water-Drawing, Talmud, Jewish history, Jewish TraditionsComment

Teri's Travels - Israel...Holy Land - Day 2

Teri Popp continues her travels through Israel at the Masada; an ancient palace fortress built by King Herod before the birth of Christ. The Jordan River is the baptismal water that surrounds these churches and provides the perfect ending to her second day in Israel.