The long-awaited holidays are here! Whether you are spinning the dreidel, awaiting Santa Claus or the birth of Jesus, celebrating the solstice, or creating new traditions, there is a sense of anticipation, of the miraculous unfolding. For a few short weeks, people of all beliefs and political leanings come together to celebrate innocence. We treasure [...]

The first snowflakes have fallen, and the nights are longer. Shops are decorated with bright lights, and the lines at the Post Office are becoming intimidating. It’s a time of year when the focus shifts to childlike enthusiasm over stars, trees, and holiday parties. Although neither Hanukkah nor Christmas begin until the end of the [...]