Sound the shofar! Today is Simchat Torah. We never miss a Modern Jewish Holiday which is an excuse for a par-ty! Why? It literally means, “Rejoice in Torah.” Although it is one of the lesser known and celebrated holidays in the diaspora; it is one of the most fun Jewish holidays of the year. We complete one cycle of the reading of the Torah (all Five Books of Moses) and we start a new cycle…
READ MOREThat means Happy Purim! I just learned that one this past weekend. Which is why all my Purim cards simply say “Chag Purim!” #fail. Oh well, Purim is the holiday where we are told to drink until we are confused. Clearly, for me that is not a challenge. If any Jewish Holiday, screams Party at the top of its lungs (of course, you have to scream to be heard over all the groggers) it is…
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