The Shabbat After Thanksgiving: A Time for Double Gratitude As the glow of Thanksgiving fades and the dishes are put away, another kind of light begins to shine: the candles of Shabbat. The Shabbat after Thanksgiving offers a unique opportunity to blend two traditions of gratitude, each steeped in reflection, family, and connection. Thanksgiving, with its feast and fellowship, reminds...

A Time to Celebrate and Remember Thanksgiving is a holiday of gratitude, a day dedicated to appreciating the blessings in our lives—our families, friends, and the simple joys that make life meaningful. As we gather around the table, laden with golden-brown turkeys, fluffy mashed potatoes, and the sweetness of pumpkin pie, it’s also a time when many of us feel...

Need to follow my own advise! We’ve all been there: slicing vegetables or handling paper when—ouch!—a sharp edge catches your skin. A cut on the finger is more than a minor inconvenience; it’s a reminder of the incredible capabilities of the human body. Though the pain might make us wince, what happens next is nothing short of miraculous: the body...