Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah translates to “head of the year” or “first of the year.” This year the celebration will mark the Jewish Year 5772 and begins at sunset on September 28th, 2011 and ends at nightfall on September 30th, 2011.

Rosh Hashanah takes place on the first and second days of the seventh month of the Jewish calendar- Tishri. During the holiday no work is permitted. Common observances include dipping apples in honey to symbolize the wish for a sweet year and Tashlikh (“casting off”).  READ MORE

The Passover Seder Feast Tradition

This traditional Jewish holiday is commenced with the Passover Seder. Seder is Hebrew for order. The Passover Seder is a ritual feast often celebrated by members of the same community or family. Slavery and freedom are the themes of the Seder. Jewish people all over the world pause to commemorate the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. In performing all their rituals, special blessings, and unique Passover songs, Seder participants use the ancient text of the Haggadah. READ MORE

Easy Passover Lunches

During the week of Passover, as Jews mark their ancestors’ exodus from slavery to freedom, the holiday’s added dietary restrictions might seem like shackles of a different sort — especially at lunchtime on a busy workday.

From Weight Watchers- But by turning your focus to fresh vegetables and lean protein, eight flour-free, corn-free, rice-free, bean-free days can become an opportunity to eat more healthfully. Here are some ideas for easy-to-prepare, portable and tasty lunches to help you fress without fuss. Print out this list and stick it on the fridge and you won’t have any excuse to eat matzo sandwiches all week! (CLICK TO SEE RECIPES)