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Sexual Taboos Split Persian Generations
Karmel Melamed
December 2, 2004
Like many single Jews, Sharona Saghian met her husband on JDate, the Internet dating service aimed at Jewish singles. Although by doing so, the 28-year-old broke her community\’s old, venerated matchmaking traditions.\n\nSaghian is Persian and in her community most parents prefer to know the background of their child\’s prospective mate when dating begins.
Tips to Engage Your Family in the New Year
Rabbi Arthur P. Nemitoff
September 16, 2004
Dad, I have my first big test in biology next Thursday, Sandy explained. Next Thursday? Yep. Sorry, honey, you are going to have to miss it. Next Thursday is Rosh Hashanah and I want you to go to services with me.
Serve Up Something Different in 5765
Leora Alhadeff
September 9, 2004
Food is the centerpiece of every Jewish holiday.
Lights Were Last to Go
Kathleen Vallee Stein
December 25, 2003
My family never went to church but celebrated Christian holidays by putting up a Christmas tree in December and hunting for Easter eggs in the spring.
Reading Into the Holidays
Denise Berger
August 29, 2002
A few years ago, Aish HaTorah Rabbi Yaacov Deyo (of SpeedDating fame) presented me with a book before Rosh Hashana. With this simple, gracious gesture he changed forever the way I relate to what can be the most daunting time on the Jewish calendar.
Everyday Judaism
Carin Davis
May 23, 2002
Late-night giggles in a bunk bed, lazy afternoons in a cool pool, sweet summer Shabbats with friends that will last a lifetime — to Rabbi Daniel Greyber, the new executive director of Camp Ramah in California, the Jewish camp experience is a delicate balance of athletic, social and artistic adventures, all peppered with soulful Jewish traditions.
Women Take Part in Ceremonies
Ariella Palmer
February 7, 2002
In the framework of public obligation and commandment, Jewish men are the central characters of wedding ceremonies, with women taking a more passive role.
My Very Own Chuppah
Carin Davis
February 7, 2002
Hold onto your son\’s baby blanket. Don\’t give away your daughter\’s cheerleading uniform. If they hold precious memories and deep meanings, you may be able to recycle them — as part of your child\’s chuppah.
Thanksgiving Traditions
Jane Ulman
November 22, 2001
This Thanksgiving, following the horrific attacks of Sept. 11, we are already a patriotic and unified country. But, we are also a frightened and anxious country, in need of the comfort that tradition brings.
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