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Passover Vacations

Passover begins April 19th, but not everyone who celebrates the Jewish holiday will be doing so at home. According to my pal from high school who is now a chef at one of Hawaii’s top hotels, many people who observe Passover will be celebrating in paradise. Including the rabbi who will be overseeing food preparation done by my friend in the hotel’s kitchen. But it’s not just Hawaii’s five-star resorts that will be offering Passover seders for guests who plan their vacations to coincide with the holiday. A number of hotels and cruise lines the world over are also preparing … Continue reading →

Beth Chaverim: A True House of Friends

For those of you who have read my other articles in Jewish Families, you should understand how much writing this one means. For those of you who have not, please see “Living with Stereotypes: I’m Not Truly Jewish?” and “Living with Stereotypes: All Jews Have Money.” This blog will mean a lot more to you after you read those. When I was in high school, my family became members of a synagogue — Beth Chaverim. Since many people are not familiar with the Hebrew language, even those who are Jewish, Beth Chaverim means “house of friends.” I went into the … Continue reading →

When Two Faiths Marry

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When it comes to marriage, we often refer to the ceremony as the bonds of holy matrimony. For many people, every part of that phrase has meaning – specifically the holy part. So what can you do when you and your fiancé are of two different faiths? What options do you have? Religion and politics are considered the two most divisive topics in the world when it comes to relationships. There are some faiths that counsel against marrying outside the faith in order to promote and preserve harmony in the relationship. However, it’s up to you who you marry and … Continue reading →