Taking Back Purim
This essay explores the Purim story from a feminist perspective, and discusses Ma’yan’s new ritual of waving Esther/Vashti flags during the Megillah reading whenever the heroines’ names are mentioned.
Greening Purim
Tips for eco-friendly actions
Esther/Vashti Purim Flags
A feminist ritual, Esther/Vashti flags for Purim
A Tu B’Shvat Seder
A modern Tu B’Shvat seder based in the mystical tradition of the four worlds
The JOFA Tu B’Shvat Seder
A modern Tu B’Shvat seder based on the kabbalistic tradition, featuring some special additions about Jewish women
The Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge
A set of kavannot to supplement the Tu B’Shvat seder rituals (includes parallel Hebrew translation)
Rosh Hodesh Shevat
A Tu B’Shvat seder of fragrances for Rosh Hodesh Shevat
The Promise of Tu B’Shvat
An article about a family celebration of Tu B’Shvat
The Fifteenth of Shvat
An Israeli poet imagines a heavenly ledger filled with Earth’s beauty
Essence of Shevat
A summary of facts, characters, and holidays pertaining to the month of Shevat
