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Hijacking the Holocaust

Hijacking the Holocaust

by | Jan 15, 2024 | Holocaust, Yom HaShoah

The high school in the town was new and high tech, something one doesn’t often see in the “toe” of the Italian “boot,” in the region of Calabria where I live and the region which is the poorest in all of Italy. And the school administration was forward thinking as...
The Swastika Tattoo

The Swastika Tattoo

by | Oct 23, 2023 | Aging Posts, Antisemitism, Holocaust, Yom HaShoah

By Rabbi Barbara Aiello “It’s always a good day when my grandson comes to visit!” Lillian’s smile said it all as she gave a quick wave to her friends. “I’ve got to rush. Kyle loves kugel so I’m making it for him and his friend, Joe.” Lillian got to work and just like...
Holocaust Remembrance

Holocaust Remembrance

by | May 3, 2016 | Holocaust, Yom HaShoah

Holocaust Remembrance Compels a Pluralistic Approach to Synagogue Life   Sergio Della Pergola, child of the Holocaust, was born in Trieste, Italy in 1942. He survived to become the leading authority in the demography and statistics related to the Jewish...
Celebrate Passover End With Mimouna

Celebrate Passover End With Mimouna

by | Mar 2, 2020 | Jewish Food, Passover

“Mimouna” Concluding Passover With A Sephardi Festival  Celebrate Passover End With Mimouna – Saturday Evening April 19 – Sunday April 20, 2025 Mimouna, (pronounced “mee-moh-oo-na” ) is the name given to the little known seder that celebrates...
Seder Plate History

Seder Plate History

by | Mar 2, 2025 | Passover

Let’s “Dish” About the Seder Plate! In ancient times our sages taught that in anticipation of the Passover holiday, we Jews should prepare a specially made, large wicker container in which to place Passover’s symbolic foods. This wicker container would then be...
The Modern Seder – Women’s Role

The Modern Seder – Women’s Role

by | Mar 2, 2021 | Passover

New Passover Traditions Arise As We Celebrate the Changing Role of Jewish Women: Beginning in the mid 1970’s when the first woman rabbi was ordained in the Reform movement, modern Jews have expanded the role that women play in Jewish culture, tradition and observance....