5 Reasons to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, this year November 22, was inaugurated in 1621 by the colonial Pilgrims who wanted to show their gratitude for having a productive harvest which provided satisfying meals. Thanksgiving continues to be a day upon which most Americans gather with family and friends for feasting and counting their blessings.
A Pastor and a Rabbi Give Thanks for the Ties that Bind Us
In the past month, the United States and Israel have been reminded of the brutal consequences of religious bigotry and terrorism.
Thanksgiving’s Dark Origins: Puritans Believed They Were ‘Replacing’ Jewish Covenant
A closer look at the Puritan origins of Thanksgiving reveals that the roots of the holiday may have been part of a larger replacement theology agenda.
Thanksgiving – A Jewish Holiday? [RECIPE]
While Thanksgiving is not traditionally celebrated in Israel, it is a holiday to which many Jews relate, as Judaism has hundreds of built-in daily actions which make every day a day for giving thanks.
200 North American Lone Soldiers and New Olim will Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tel Aviv
Some 200 lone soldiers and new Olim from North America will gather in Tel Aviv for a special Thanksgiving dinner catered by a former lone soldier.
Firing Up the Nations – Do Jews Celebrate Thanksgiving?
As a Jew, I am thankful that when America was discovered, America discovered the Bible. When I used to live in the United States, my curious non-Jewish friends would ask me at this time of year whether I, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, celebrate Thanksgiving? Â The mere question reminds me that we still have much to […]