Freedom Is Hard
Dear Friends, Pesach arrives each year just as the earth begins to soften and stir, buds emerging, light lingering a…
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A Message for Nisan
Rosh Chodesh Tov. We are entering Nisan, the Hebrew month of spring and rebirth. The daffodils have broken through the…
From Passover to Earth Day
[April 22, 2025] Bringing the themes of Passover to Earth Day, we connected with our partners at Adamah to discuss, “How can we all be free from environmental injustices?”.
Passover and Earth Day Converge: Jewish Climate Activists Share What This Means to Them (Exclusive)
[April 22, 2024] “The Passover story reminds us that sometimes, a dramatic shift, such as getting up and leaving what we have been accustomed to, is what is called for,”
Adamah leads blessing at White House Passover Seder
[VIDEO] …what better place to say the blessing than a vegetable farm called Adamah. In this part of the Seder when we bless the fruits of the earth, we notice our place in the cycles of the world and how to live better within it
The Economy, Krugman, Healthcare, Pesach – and Power, Ethics & Ecology in Late Jewish Antiquity
March 18, 2021 | 5 Nissan 5781 Dear All, The whole world we live in, right now, is “both/and” rather…
Chad gadya, a raccoon in the park, and a second chasidic story.
For now: freshness. Springtime. Away with the old crockery. Fresh herbs and fresh resolutions.
Reconnecting with friends and family.
The greatness of humor and laughter. The need for connection, and the new ways of connecting.
The power of kindness.
Hazon Detroit: Time to Grow
Dear Friends, I was present once, when a teacher told a full room, “In the years ahead, we will be…
Next Thursday night — and #soundthecall on April 22nd
Friday, April 3, 2020 | 9th Nissan 5780 Dear All, Seder is one night – in Israel. In chutz la’aretz – ie,…
Freedom You Have Not Yet Known: The Energy of the Month of Nissan
By Rabbi Ora Weiss The glorious energy of the month of Nissan is a breath of fresh air, a time…
Vayakhel-Pekudei: Preparing for Pesach during COVID-19
by Leah Palmer, Hakhel Administrative Director I generally start cleaning for Pesach around January time, much to the displeasure of…
Journey to a More Sustainable Passover
Here are some suggestions for weaving earth friendly practices and discussion topics into your Seder.
Now’s the time to plan a cleanse!
Thursday, March 5, 2020 | 9th Adar 5780 Dear All, The coronavirus is spreading, and it will get worse before…
Engage With the Powerful Energy of Adar: Your Chance for Joy
By Rabbi Ora Weiss The Hebrew Month of Adar, beginning this year on February 26, has great weight and depth,…
A Goat Breeder Knows… When Pesach is Coming
By Rabbi Aaron Philmus Pesach is coming, I know because my goat Cinnamon is pregnant and in a few months…
Recipe: Creamy Asparagus Soup for Passover
Creamy Asparagus Soup for Passover By Liz Rueven, Kosher Like Me This one pot vegan soup highlights the earliest spring…