Holidays

Counting Our Days: Miriam’s Time or Women’s Folk Omer | Article

By Lori Hope Lefkovitz

Seeing God in the details of "women's work" between Purim and Passover

T'chine for Passover | Prayer

By Renee S. Septimus

A prayer, fashioned after traditional techinot, women's prayers, consecrating the endless preparations for Passover

Planning Your Home Seder | Article

Helps you think through various questions and provides practical advice

Officiants | Article

Determining who should lead and how guests might participate

When, Where, Whom | Article

Factors to consider for harmonious orchestration of the evening

Checklist | Article

Timeframes for key planning actions

Etiquette for Guests | Article

Creating grace and comfort for all

Special Situations | Article

Dealing with special situations at the seder, particularly interfaith issues and small children

Tricks of the Trade | Article

By Rabbi Rona Shapiro

Great tips from an experienced hand

Incorporating Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam into your seder | Article

Ideas for incorporating charitable giving into your home seder

Rosh Chodesh Nisan: March-April | Complete Ceremony

An extensive ritual for Rosh Chodesh Nisan, focusing on Miriam and the crossing of the Sea of Reeds

Essence of Nisan | Article

A summary of facts, characters, and holidays pertaining to the month of Nisan

Miriam and The Feminine Divine | Article

By Eliana Gilad

An article exploring the role of Miriam and the feminine divine in the Exodus narrative