Christ is still the Christmas Headline
A Christmas Conundrum – An American Rabbi in Catholic Italy: Even here in Italy it’s headline news that public Christmas celebrations in the US are under siege. But the cream in the cannoli (Italy’s version of “the icing on the cake”), is that a US military base has been forced to dismantle the entire nativity […]
La Befana – In Southern Italy This Whimsical Character Embraces Diversity and Appeals to All
On the night of January 5 children throughout Italy and in particular in Calabria, hang their stockings from the fireplace mantle or place their shoes by the bedroom door, all in anticipation of a beloved old lady who will slide down the chimney or squeeze through the keyhole to bring gifts to the sleeping boys […]
Jews and Jingle Bells: A Rabbi’s Thoughts on Christmas
Note: This article first appeared in the Bradenton Herald, Bradenton, Florida. I encourage you to share these thoughts with your Christian friends “It’s the time of year when the world falls in love…” Beautiful words for a beautiful time. Christmas time. Not my time of the year but I like it just the same. Surprised? […]