Author

  • Rabbi Arie Hasit

    Rabbi Arie Hasit is the associate dean of the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary in Jerusalem. He was previously the founding rabbi of 70 Faces—Mazkeret Batya, a pluralistic community that sought to build bridges while proudly promoting egalitarian and traditional Judaism. Hasit grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ, and has lived in Israel since 2005.

Why Doesn’t This Sephardi Jew Eat Rice on Passover?

Why Doesn’t This Sephardi Jew Eat Rice on Passover?

There is a powerful meaning in continuing traditions that I inherited directly from my family. Kitniyot is only a part of that story.