Is it Dayenu (Enough Passover for Us)?
The Jewish world typically divides on the final day of Passover. On the seventh day of Passover, Israelis say “dayenu”, it is enough for us. At the same time, American […]
Entries by Evan Krame
Seder 2022
Many Jews feel compelled to update their Passover seder each year. You might make your seder more entertaining with a new au courant theme. Other seder updates take on the […]
The Purity Test
Remember Ivory Soap, claiming to be 99 44/100% pure? That soap slogan began in 1882, at a time when Americans expected women to be pure. Purity tests remain part of […]
Too Busy To Rest
My mother-in-law loved to refer to herself as the chief cook and bottlewasher. She was a multi-tasking caterer, grandmother, and volunteer. At the time we marveled at her energy. She […]
A Kosher Humanity
March 12, 2022 was the two-year anniversary of the covid pandemic shutdown. At first, we were obsessed with purity – wiping down groceries, wearing masks, and isolating ourselves from social […]
From UK to Ukraine
Habib Rahman, the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, in the UK, has helped organize relief for the Ukrainian city Novograd-Volynsky. These two cities aligned through an international network of municipalities named […]
The Best (Chicken) Soup Ever
ROASTED VEGETABLE BROTH WITH CHICKEN STOCK OPTION Makes at least 12 cups The broth and stock can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 6 […]
Dancing with Zelenskyy
The winner of Ukrainian “Dancing with the Stars” was Volodymyr Zelensky, then actor and comedian, and now President. Zelensky heard the call of justice and freedom, becoming a world leader. […]
The Ukraine and Us
I recently visited the Ukraine memorial in Washington, DC. It is a bas-relief commemorating millions of deaths in Ukraine in the 1930s. Millions of Ukrainians are again imperiled. Families are […]
Five Freedoms for a Fantastic Seder
Five Freedoms for a Fantastic Seder 2022: Tips for a freer and more engaging seder My earliest memories of Passover Seders are of my grandfather mumbling Hebrew. The only […]
Evan J. Krame was ordained as a rabbi by the