Saturday night marks the start of the celebration of Purim, a not-as-well-known yet incredibly fun Jewish holiday. It has all the elements of a fun time for a 4-year-old, including dressing up and getting gifts.
Being a Jew in C-U: Jewdar
Living in Champaign-Urbana for – for oh, almost long enough for me to celebrate another bat mitzvah of sorts – has not diminished my Jewdar in the least. In fact, it has strengthened.
Being a Jew in C-U: Happy Sylvester!?
Every year around this time, my husband and I get into a debate. He says: As Jews, we shouldn’t celebrate New Year’s. We’re hooting and hollering over changing the calendar which recognizes time in terms of the Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ? I say: It’s totally secular. Tomato, Tomahto.
Being a Jew in C-U: A Christmas Story
It is Christmas Eve, and the annual marathon of “A Christmas Story” is about to begin (7 p.m. local time, I believe). We all have our own Christmas story, even if we don’t celebrate the holiday.
Being a Jew in C-U: My Miracles
in all sincerity, I have come to realize how significant Hanukah is to our family. Tomorrow night (Friday) is the last night of Hanukkah. But we will continue to celebrate our miracles all year long.