Purim: The Spiritual Dimension
It is tradition here at the J for our Early Childhood students and several brave staff to dress in costume, parade around and have a fun time. Other Purim traditions […]
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Author: Rabbi Brad Horwitz
Casting our Sins into the Mighty Mississippi
As the Jewish New Year approaches, I wanted to highlight a unique and meaningful Rosh Hashanah tradition and invite fellow St. Louisans to make it local, fun, and meaningful. Tashlich, […]
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Yom Kippur: It’s More than “Sorry!”
Yom Kippur: It’s More than “Sorry!” By Rabbi Brad Horwitz Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we all have spent more time at home, and, for some, this has meant more […]
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What are We Celebrating this Hanukkah?
What We Celebrate and Learn from Hanukkah Written by Rabbi Brad Horwitz Director, Jewish Engagement & Adult Programs When the Hanukkah candles are lit this year once again, Jews around […]
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Hanukkah Miracles
When the Hanukkah candles are lit this year once again, Jews around the world will be commemorating two miracles. The first miracle is a miracle of might. A small band […]
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Rosh Hashanah Traditions Abound
One of the more popular customs associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the eating of apples and honey. This is to symbolize hopes for a sweet new […]
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Passover: The Festival of Freedom
One of the liturgical poems in the Haggadah is called Dayenu which means “it would have been enough.” With its repetitive chorus and upbeat melody, the Dayenu is often a […]
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Tu B’shvat – Protecting the Environment
It always strikes me as odd that this holiday occurs during the middle of winter. It would seem more appropriate to celebrate the birthday of the trees during any other […]
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A Jewish Thanksgiving
I often tell my school aged children that you can never say “please” or “thank you” too much. It doesn’t get too old and no one will ever fault you […]
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Sukkot: Physical and Spiritual Protection
When the Israelites traveled in the wilderness they lived in temporary dwellings called huts or booths or sukkot. And in commemoration of that time in our Jewish past, we celebrate […]
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