Author Archives: Carol Kantor
Why we bury our dead?
It is from Genensis The First Death: Death as a Mystery “Cain said to his brother Abel…and when they were in the field, Cain set upon his brother Abel and killed him” [Gen.4:8]. How did Cain slay Abel? He took … Continue reading
Chanukah / Hanukkah / Hanukah
Festival Of Lights – Celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees success fighting against the Syrians (2nd century B.C.E.). Commemorated by lighting candles during each night. THIS YEAR Hanukkah begins at sunset on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, and ends at … Continue reading
Jewish Holiday Trivia Game
Download the pdf of questions or make up your own! Holidaygamequestions
White for Yom Kippur
A link to the question of the week – why wear white and sneakers on Yom Kippur.
Get Ready for Sukkot
Right after Yom Kippur we start building our Sukkah! Sukkoth begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Tishri, which is 5 days after Yom Kippur. The festival of Sukkot, also known as Chag’ha Succot, the “Feast of Booths” … Continue reading
Build a PVC Sukkah
PVC PIPE SUKKAH The plan link here. Assembly Notes: DON’T GLUE ANYTHING FIRST! Assemble the top frame first on the ground (down side down), glue as specified, then lift to insert legs. Assembled lattice with duct tape or twine. It’s like … Continue reading
Symbols for the Rosh Hashanah Seder
These are the symbols that you find in many communities to represent Rosh Hashanah. Round Challah, Dates, Pomegranate, Apples & Honey, Gourds or Pumpkins, Black Eye Peas, Leeks, Beets or Chard, Fish, Head of a Ram! “May it be the … Continue reading
All About Tashlich – BreadCrumbs
Tashlich – the “casting out” of our sins by throwing bread crumbs into flowing water on the first day of Rosh Hashana – This very ancient custom comes from the Bible – Micha 7:19 – It goes back many centuries … Continue reading
The Shofar Blast
Good link explaining the shofar and its significance at the High Holidays: Jewish Question of the Week – Week #4 (Shofar) – YouTube
Teshuvah – the Month of Elul
Repentance. How to do this: Tshuvah Explained by Rabbi Sarah Wolf
