Rifki Orzech writes that Tu Bishvat, meaning the 15th of Shevat, is mentioned in the Mishnah as an important date for Jewish farmers. Yes, its beginnings are humble and more to do with the inevitability of taxes than ecology.
Rifki Orzech writes that Chanukah is easy. There’s no obligatory home cleaning. There are no melachot and no actual festive meals. It’s practically chol hamoed—for eight days straight!
18 Min Leaders is Ji’s new initiative to share and amplify the voices of Jewish leaders across the global Jewish community.
Rifki Orzech finds 5 ways to celebrate Purim with pre-schoolers. The story of Purim can come to life with shows, songs, costumes and digital stickers. Like many things in life, it’s not about stuffing it all in one week before Purim but knowing it’s there and trying different things every year.
Some ideas to keep you keep an even keel with young children on Yom Kippur
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