Source Tags: Rabbi Rachel Gartner

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Essence of Kislev

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

food, hanukkah, Jewish women, kislev, rosh hodesh

Lit candles in a hanukiyyah, reflecting in a dark surface.

Essence of Shevat

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

feminism, rosh hodesh, trees, tu b'shvat

a sprout emerges from dirt

The Book of Judith

A short version of the story of the Book of Judith, and ideas for incorporating Judith and other women into the celebration of Hanukkah

chag habanot, hanukkah, Jewish women, Judith, rosh hodesh, women

Hands holding a Torah scroll wrapped in an ornate cover during a Jewish ceremony.

Essence of Av

A summary of facts, characters, and holidays related to the month of Av

menakhem av, rosh hodesh, tisha b'av, tu b'av

close-up of a male lion in a field