Sunrise, Sunset, and the Burning BushSunrise, Sunset, and the Burning Bush Dec 24 21December 24, 2021Article at Barbara Barnett
Jewish and Truly Perplexed: A Cantorial Origin Story/Accompany me on this journey to being less Jewishly less perplexed. I can't promise to make you a maven (an expert), but maybe you’ll even be able to keep up with your kids (or grandkids)! Dec 22 21December 22, 2021Article at Barbara Barnett
Entering into the Jewish High Holy Days with New Eyes (and Ears)Rosh Hashanna and Yom Kippur are almost upon us. How do we make the long hours in synagogue services during the High Holy Days more meaningful? Sep 19 16September 19, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Overcoming Our Personal Egypt(s) on PassoverEven here in the 21st Century, we all have our own Egypts--our own "narrows" from which to be redeemed, just as the Israelites were millennia ago. Apr 02 15April 02, 2015Article at Barbara Barnett
Passover 2015: A New Generation at the Seder TableA new generation carries on the traditions of Passover (Pesach). Mar 31 15March 31, 2015Article at Barbara Barnett
Happy Thanksgivukkah: May Your Turkey Be Stuffed with Lots o’LatkesThis year provides a unique opportunity to connect two already-bound holidays. The historical and religious synergy between Chanukah and Thanksgiving is undeniable. Nov 26 13November 26, 2013Article at Barbara Barnett
“Never Again” in an Age of Indifference: In Remembrance of the Six MillionYom Hashoah is about remembering the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, but its commemoration means so much more. May 01 11May 01, 2011Article at Barbara Barnett
My Grandmother’s Gefilte Fish: Not Only for Passover!Nothing beats homemade gefilte fish for Passover (Pesach). Apr 17 11April 17, 2011Article at Barbara Barnett
Karpas: The Ultimate Passover Hors D’oeuvrePlagued by the "fifth question" of "when do we eat"? Use karpas and a well-equipped veggie tray to forestall hunger until "shulchan orech." Apr 07 11April 07, 2011Article at Barbara Barnett
The Great Latke-Hamantashen Debate Comes to BlogcriticsLatkes vs. Hamantashen: weigh in on your opinion! Dec 01 10December 01, 2010Article at Barbara Barnett
