During Kristallnacht, Jews were terrorized across Germany with nearly 100 killed, and homes, synagogues and business destroyed. The world watched and did nothing, leading to the horrors of the Holocaust. We must learn from the past and not stay silent in the face of hate.

All the best for Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.

She was born 90 years ago born, 0n 12 June 1929.

By Chris O'Konski. September 25th, 2011. Fire Island Pines, New York.

Tiffany Shlain shares how living in today's over-connected world has led her family to unplug for one full day every week. They call them their "Technology Shabbats," they've done it every week for over three years, and it's completely changed their lives.

Is this just fantasy? No, it's our Chanukah tribute to one of the greatest and most epic songs of all time. Ready, Freddie? Kindle the lights, remember the Maccabees, and rock on. CHAG SAMEACH!

How are your preparations for Passover going? Have you seen our new Family Haggadah? In this cheery, spooky new song, the animated plagues come after Cantors Mira Davis, Sydney Lazar and myself. Oy! Wishing you a sweet and plague-free Passover.

On February 19, 2015, Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant became the first legally married same-sex couple in Texas. They married outside the offices of the the offices of the Travis County Clerk.

A new Candlelight for a new decade, performed by the MaccaBTS! This and all Maccabeats music is recorded a cappella.

It was a privilege to interview Varda Yoran to save her life stories in a written oral history. In addition, because of her career as a sculptor, it also seemed important to create a visual celebration of her artwork and the inspirations for her moving and unique sculptures.