Miriam E. Goldberger ’28, a Crimson Editorial Editor, lives in Thayer Hall. I don’t work on Saturdays. Ever. As an Orthodox Jew, I observe Shabbat, a religious practice that mandates rest on ...

It’s rare for Passover to start on a Saturday night. But it does present an opportunity to reflect on two epic events of the Jewish calendar. The first is the Passover Seder itself, arguably one ...

This Shabbat before Passover is called Shabbat Hagadol. Shabbat has been called the wonderful gift in the divine treasure house, which faithfully comes every week, bestowing blessings of light ...

Fittingly, in the Jewish calendar, this week is Shabbat Shirah, the Shabbat of Songs. This week’s Torah portion contains Shirat HaYam, or “The Song of the Sea,” a celebratory song sung by ...

Sussman says that every week, her mother would begin preparing and cooking for Shabbat as early as Wednesday. Living in an area where kosher food wasn't easily available, she'd take meat out of the ...

Shabbat - the day of rest - is celebrated every week, so this assembly is suitable to use throughout the year. Children may benefit from some prior knowledge of Judaism. The video ...

Now, Jewber delivers Shabbat and holiday meals to about 20 Holocaust survivors every week. Eskow said that some of their volunteers drive from Sharon to Newton to transport meals; college students ...

As opposed to a regular Friday-night Shabbat at Chabad when anywhere from 150-200 students show up, Mega Shabbat is intended to introduce a wider audience to the Jews’ day of rest and to Jewish ...

-Nason Russ, Israel 75 Shabbat Gatherings Committee member. Nason Russ “Shabbat is a break from the busy week, providing quality time for us to be together as a family. We love sharing our Shabbat ...

Many Jews will use Shabbat this week to reflect on an emotionally draining week, one rabbi said amid heightened anxiety. Watch Now Menu Local National Weather Sports Traffic Watch Now ...