Berman Academy alumni celebrate in Jerusalem with high school mission
There was a lot of turkey, cranberries and stuffing at Jerusalem’s Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on Thanksgiving night. Also, a lot of hugging, waving, singing...
Chanukah brings out the oil and the good cheer
By Ethel G. Hofman
Ah, Chanukah — the holiday when we eat fried foods to commemorate the miracle of the oil.
The eight-day “Festival of Lights,”...
‘Hakhel,’ an ancient Jewish practice, gets a 21st-century revival
By Jackie Hajdenberg | JTA
in ancient times, Jewish men, women and children would gather at the Temple on the first day of Sukkot to...
D.C. sukkah a gathering place for affordable housing meeting
On the evening of Oct. 13, organizers and D.C. residents got together on the steps of Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center outside a sukkah...
Confessions and comedy: Young adults ring in Yom Kippur
Eight local Jewish comedians made confessions at the Rhodeside Grill in Arlington ahead of Yom Kippur as part of the UnKosher Comedy tour.
Performing for...
Using Rosh Hashanah leftovers for an apple-tahini crumble
Shannon Sarna | Special to WJW
When the Jewish New Year comes around, it’s common to find apple cake or honey cake on many Ashkenazi...
Giving back may be the medicine you need to feel better
Len Gutman | Special to WJW
It may seem counterintuitive, but many experts believe the best way to improve your health is to do something...
Hobbies to consider
Stefanie Smith | Special to WJW
If you’re looking for some ideas for hobbies after retirement, here are a few suggestions to get you started.
Travel:...
A world in an etrog
Consider the etrog.
A citrus fruit with a lemony floral scent, it is one of the Four Species of Sukkot, taken in hand and shaken...
Sometimes our grandchildren surprise us and show off their Judaism
Donna Harris
Trying to figure out what would bring my children and my grandchildren to a synagogue is challenging. After years of belonging to a...
