by Robin Matthews, Jewish Learning Venture Program Administrator
I grew up in a Jewish family and although we celebrated the holidays, we didn’t belong to a synagogue and we rarely practiced regular rituals like Shabbat or keeping kosher. In fact, outside of some of the social customs like using Yiddish idioms
Tal and Eden Van Naarden, 4, checking out a PJ Library book.
We spoke to Dara and Josh Van Naarden about their favorite Jewish activities, their connection to Jewish community, and the ways jkidphilly has impacted their family.
by Lettie Switzer
Almost ten years ago, my husband Jason and I had dinner with a Jewish couple who were singers in the same opera Jason was performing in at the time.