Tree Of Life
As I turn the corner the tall, tan walls of the synagogue appear in the distance looming over everything else on the street. Welcome to Squirrel Hill. The gate which […]
Vegetarianism in Jewish Vilna: A Not So New Practice
In Judaism there is a long-standing custom stemming from Eastern Europe which associates meat-based meals with celebratory occasions. On Shabbat, Judaism’s weekly day of rest, Jews eat meat. On holidays, […]