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Glasses of rosé wine seen during a friendly party of a celebration. (Photo by gregory_lee via iStock)
Holidays
On Simchat Torah, a toast to learning about wine
By Emma Riva
Many people find it daunting to learn about wine, but there are many educational resources out there depending on what you’re looking for.
Glasses of rosé wine seen during a friendly party of a celebration. (Photo by gregory_lee via iStock)
September 25, 2026, 11:23 am
On Simchat Torah, a toast to learning about wine
Many people find it daunting to learn about wine, but there are many educational resources out there depending on what you’re looking for.
By Emma Riva
Symbols of the Jewish holiday Sukkot with candle and wine glass (Photo by denisgo via iStock)
September 17, 2026, 1:04 pm
For Sukkot, raise a glass to natural wine
Sukkot is arguably one of the most social Jewish holidays, given its spirit of inviting all under the sukkah, so there’s almost no wrong answer for a Sukkot bottle.
By Emma Riva
“On the Eve of Yom Kippur,” by Jakub Weinles (Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
September 11, 2026, 11:18 am
The origins of Yom Kippur
Some thoughts on "the holiest day of the year"
By Tim Miller
September 9, 2026, 2:06 pm
Chronicle poll results: Favorite fall Jewish holiday
We asked our readers what their favorite fall Jewish holiday is. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Jewish man in tallit blowing shofar outdoors, banner design. Rosh Hashanah celebration (Photo by Liudmila Chernetska via iStock)
September 9, 2026, 1:26 pm
The origins of Rosh Hashanah
"Hush, for the day is holy; do not be sad.”
By Tim Miller
September 1, 2026, 11:47 am
Chronicle poll question
What is your favorite fall Jewish holiday?
July 21, 2026, 9:40 pm
Chronicle poll results: Tisha B’Av
We asked our readers how they typically observe Tisha B'Av. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
July 15, 2026, 8:42 pm
Chronicle poll question
How do you typically observe Tisha B’Av?
“Destruction of the Jerusalem Temple” (By Francesco Hayez, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
June 21, 2026, 4:05 pm
Origins of the Three Weeks
Time to reflect not just on biblical and historical events that occurred on these days, but also to examine the most difficult moments in our own lives.
By Tim Miller
(Photo by L_Shtandel via iStock)
June 6, 2026, 11:23 pm
Gleanings from Shabbat
The sages tell us that, “The Sabbath was last to be created, but first in God’s mind."
By Tim Miller
May 20, 2026, 10:58 am
Chronicle poll results: Favorite Shavuot treat
We asked our readers which classic Shavuot treat wins their vote. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Cheescake with strawberies and a glass of orange wine on wooden table background (Photo by Olof_Lindblad via iStock)
May 14, 2026, 9:37 am
Wine pairings for Shavuot
Sparkling, sweet and symbolic
By Emma Riva
“Ruth in Boaz’s Field,” by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, oil on canvas, 1828; (National Gallery, London; Image courtesy of Wikipedia)
May 13, 2026, 10:19 am
The agricultural origins of Shavuot
A celebration of the land
By Tim Miller
March 25, 2026, 8:51 am
Chronicle poll question
Does the seder you attend blend in present-day themes and concerns, or does it adhere closely to the traditional Haggadah?
(Photo by Nataliia Mysak courtesy of iStock)
March 19, 2026, 12:58 pm
Wine pairings for the Passover seder
What goes well with matzah? Brisket?
By Emma Riva
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