Jews have lived in the United States since colonial times celebrating Chanukah along with their other holidays. In this article you’ll see how Chanukah has inspired one of America’s greatest leaders, General George Washington. On December 19, 1777 General Washington and his Continental Army arrived at Valley Forge. Many of the General’s…
Here in the United States we celebrate Thanksgiving the last Thursday in November. Initially it was a harvest festival. However, in 1863 President Lincoln made Thanksgiving a federal holiday. Today, families gather together and give thanks for the freedoms we often take for granted. Many other countries celebrate days of thanksgiving and a few…
Last week Jews around the world celebrated Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year. And this week, starting Tuesday evening, they will celebrate Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. Many schools throughout the country are closed for these holidays. What universal message does these days have for all of us—Jews and non-Jews? On Rosh HaShanah the…