Hatches and Matches
Jewish Journal Staff
November 10, 2005
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Celebrations/Simchas
Shocktoberfest
Adam Wills
October 27, 2005
Oktoberfest is a two-week celebration held in Munich, Germany, during late September and early October. Beer, food and music are the cornerstones of what is the world\’s largest festival, drawing 6 million tourists to the city annually. Cities around the world hold their own Oktoberfests, typically modeled after the Munich event.
Lulav Shortage Shakes Jewish World
Chanan Tigay
October 13, 2005
American legislators, Israeli officials and Jewish groups are working diplomatic channels in an effort to stave off a looming lulav shortage ahead of Sukkot.
Build Family Meals Into Sukkah Plans
Beverly Levitt
October 13, 2005
For New York chef and restaurateur Jeffrey Nathan, Sukkot is a time to practice what he preaches in his new book, \”Jeff Nathan\’s Family Suppers: More Than 125 Simple Kosher Recipes.\”
The Building Blocks of a Great Sukkah
Michael Brown
October 13, 2005
Every year, Scott Rekant of Monmouth Junction, N.J., hauls a tidy pile of 21 2-by-4s from his garage and puts together a sturdy sukkah that stands on his back porch.
Your Basic High Holiday FAQ
Jewish Journal
September 15, 2005
Every year they roll around, and every year you\’re not quite sure what to do. Go ahead, ask us. After years of answering readers\’ questions, we\’ve compiled the most frequently asked ones below:
Fourth Bar Mitzvah No Piece of Cake
Jane Ulman
August 11, 2005
Every bar mitzvah is the same, and there is none like any other,\” Morley Feinstein, our senior rabbi at Los Angeles\’ University Synagogue, says.
Recipes Add Spice to New Party Trend
Beverly Levitt
August 11, 2005
Although today\’s bar mitzvah parties are often as elaborate as yesterday\’s weddings, there\’s a new trend on the horizon — a, noisy, jubilant oneg Shabbat and lunch directly after the ceremony, and a quiet, intimate dinner at home for a few close friends and family at night.
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