by It’s spring! This means lots of holy days in lots of different faith traditions. Passover is probably the most widely-observed spring holy day in the Jewish tradition. It celebrates the story, told in the Biblical book of Exodus, of the Hebrew slaves escaping from Egypt. The “pass over” part refers to G-d guarding the […]
10 Fun Facts for Kids About Purim
by How much do you know about Purim, the Jewish holiday usually celebrated in March? Purim is often called the Jewish carnival, as people dress in costumes and are commanded to eat, drink, and be merry. But there is much more to this holiday’s history and to how it is celebrated today. Here are ten fun […]
Celebrating Purim
by Purim (פורים), the Festival of Lots, is a joyous, springtime holiday that is cherished by Jewish children throughout the world. It is a noisy, fun-filled affair involving the traditional telling of the Purim story, costumes, gift-giving to friends and those in need, and eating a festive meal with family and friends. Purim is celebrated […]
World Religions: Faith Around the World Celebration Blog Hop, Book Review & Giveaway
by Disclosure: Wisdom Tales gave me a copy of this product free of charge. All opinions in my review are my own and I did not receive any other compensation. Do you ever wonder about other religions? Do you want to teach your children about the commonalities and differences in world religions? Here is the […]
Purim: 5 Reasons Why It Is My Favorite Jewish Holiday
by On Sunday, March 16, Jewish people around the world will celebrate the holiday of Purim. At the root of the holiday is a celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish people from imminent destruction in the wake of a plot by the infamous Haman (and his now equally infamous triangular-shaped hat). In fact, the […]