Bal Tashchit, meaning “do not destroy” or “do not waste,” is a term first found in the Torah in the book of Deuteronomy. Every day, we have the opportunity to make choices about the impact we have on the world. While it would be really hard to completely eliminate any and all of the waste that we...

Hanukkah is usually celebrated as a time of joy, a festival of light and presents in the darkest of winter. However, when we look at the history of Hanukkah there is a lot more to celebrate during this holiday than it seems at first glance. Ultimately, Hanukkah is a celebration of the fact that d...

Jerusalem has remained a symbol of hope for Jews who, for long stretches of time in history, were unable to return there. Because Jews not only kept the history of the city alive but also the memory, we continue to feel connected to this place no matter where we are in the world today. This is th...

During World War II, Shanghai served as a safe haven for thousands of Jewish refugees (along with hundreds of thousands of Chinese refugees). With very different cultural backgrounds, the Chinese and Jewish refugees were able to come together in a very hard time and find community. Join Chef Dann...

By thinking about tzedakah as a form of justice as well as charity, we recognize that giving isn’t a choice, but rather a communal responsibility to help those in need. This reframes giving tzedakah as a Jewish obligation that connects you to the well-being of your greater community. Join Chef Da...