Jewish Ritual

Passover Proselytizing

Jews aren't supposed to proselytize, but if you know that a Catholic friend has a Jewish relative in his past, can you encourage him to explore his Jewish roots? At your parents' seder table? Miriam's Advice Well draws up a chair and dispenses some advice....

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Holidays

Be Giving, It's Purim

At Purim, there's lots of levity to go around. But Miriam's Advice Well reminds us that we're also commanded to do some pretty important mitzvot that may get lost in all the fun.

Jewish Ritual

Dinner Dilemma

What do you do if you're trying to become more Sabbath observant but you're not there yet? Miriam's Advice Well has some suggestions.

Family

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Dear Miriam,

I'm looking for a place for my son's upcoming Bar Mitzvah, but venues for a party sure are expensive! Do you have any ideas how to find a reasonably priced but still great location?

Signed,
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