What is Zionism?

What is Zionism?

Zionism was traditionally a Jewish issue.  Beginning in the mid-19th century, Jews began to explore the idea of a modern return to the Land of Israel before Messiah’s arrival.  Theodore Herzl founded the Zionist movement which acted politically to advance the...
Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day

April 6, 2021by Sondra Oster BarasTomorrow night begins Holocaust Remembrance Day.  It is a day of mourning, of memory, of identification with the victims of the most heinous crimes in the history of humanity, the brutal murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany. ...
Does Passover relate to Easter?

Does Passover relate to Easter?

Passover is one of the most loved and celebrated holidays in the Jewish faith.  Commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and reflecting the Biblical commandments with regard to this wonderful Feast of the Lord, Passover is a time when families gather around a long dinner...
Passover: Celebrating Freedom

Passover: Celebrating Freedom

On Passover, Jews celebrate the Exodus from Egypt, that defining moment in Jewish history when they went from a motley group of slaves to a nation of God.  Freedom is an important theme of the holiday but what does freedom mean?  Is it the freedom to do whatever we...