Passing Over Passover

It was as if it never was here. When one is in graduate school, the most important thing is a break, a vacation – Disney…

Queen Esther Was Fierce!

For those of you who don’t know, the holiday of Purim is coming up March 19 – March 20 (21st in Jerusalem).  The holiday is…

Holidays Galore

I’m about to turn into a pumpkin soon.  In less than 3 hours I will light candles symbolizing the start of a holiday, and that…

Everything Happens For a Reason

Lately, I’ve been struggling to explain my religion to my roommates. With all the Jewish holidays, where does Catholicism come in? Why do I believe…