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What Is the Meaning of Chai?

The Hebrew word for life is a popular symbol and toast — and is linked to the number 18.

Why Do Jews Play Dreidel on Hanukkah?

7 questions and answers about these spinning tops.

A Guide to Jewish Acronyms and Abbreviations

Common Hebrew (and Aramaic) shorthand translated and explained.

Abraham’s Blended Family

The relationship between Sarah and Hagar — and their two sons — is more complicated than you think.

As You Remembered Sarah

The Torah chronicles the pain of infertility — and the ongoing hope for a child.

Rebecca and Isaac’s Guide to Raising Twins (Not)

What can we learn from one of the Torah’s most dysfunctional families?

The 15 Best Hanukkah Pet Pictures on Instagram

Unleash your Hanukkah spirit with these adorably Jew-ish cats, dogs and other furry friends.

Hanukkah FAQ

From pronunciation to scheduling, questions and answers about the Festival of Lights.

Lech-Lecha: A Call for Unity

What we can learn from Abraham's other child.

Why Jews Read Torah on a Yearly Cycle

The history of the weekly portion — and the different schedules on which it's done.

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