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Why Purim is Called Purim

Why Purim is Called Purim Most Jewish holidays have names that describe the significance of the holiday (i.e. on Sukkot we…

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The Sounds of Silence (Not!)

Exactly one month ago, we were putting the final touches on our Sukkahs, which served as our “homes-away-from-home” for the subsequent week. In addition to eating in the sukkah, many…

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Find A Sukkah

For those not interested in building their own sukkah, ask a friend or find a community sukkah (at a synagogue or Jewish community center) in which you can eat during the holiday. (Check…

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