Tag: july 4, shabbat
When two holidays — and no holidays — are on Shabbat
Rocky Mountain JewJul 02, 2015
What two holidays occur on Saturday but are celebrated on a Friday and Monday? It’s good riddle, no? Looking for the explanation? It’s what’s happening in the...
Depression cooking
Rocky Mountain JewJan 26, 2011
There’s a saying that goes: Fast. Cheap. Good. Pick any two. The meaning is clear. You can have cheap and fast, but it won’t be good. Cheap and good, but...
Is this what Shabbat is really like?
Rocky Mountain JewDec 24, 2010
This Shabbat we have the unique opportunity to truly experience 24 hours of rest. Christmas is the one holiday where most folks are indoors, spending the day with...
Shabbat and civil disobedience
Rocky Mountain JewJun 12, 2009
Several months ago, an IJN editorial prompted discussion on how religious a state Israel should be. We all know it’s a “Jewish” state, but what does...
Shabbat – or Sunday – tranquility?
Shana GoldbergAug 26, 2008
Quiet. No open shops. People walking through near empty streets. No, this is not Saturday in Jerusalem, but Sunday in Switzerland. A recent IJN editorial about an...
