Holidays
by Rabbi Min Kantrowitz The “Tu” in Tu BiShvat is not a Hebrew word! Tu BiShvat (ט״ו בִּשְׁבָט) is a Jewish holiday occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. Since every Hebrew letter has a numerical equivalent (aleph equals one, bet is
Gloria Abella Ballen
Art by Gloria Abella Ballen "It invokes words, Torah, people and doors," said artist and author Gloria Abella Ballen in explaining why she chose this artwork for our inaugural NMJJ. Created for the New World Haggadah with Ilan Stavans (Gaon Books), she said, "Above the scrolls it