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Touring a Jewish Home

From ritual items to artwork to the contents of a refrigerator, Judaism is evident throughout a Jewish home.

A Megillah for Hanukkah?

The case for reviving a tradition of reading the Scroll of Antiochus.

Starting Over At New Year’s

Turning January 1 into a Jewish-themed celebration

Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) changed the face of American poetry.

Jewish Women After the Haskalah

The Jewish home takes center stage.

In the Jewish Synagogue at Newport

A poem from Emma Lazarus's 1871 collection Ademtus and Other Poems

Emma Lazarus

The poetry of Emma Lazarus (1849-1887), best known for the verse inscribed on the Statue of Liberty pedestal

Chava Alberstein: Multilingual Folkie

In Hebrew, English and Yiddish, this legendary Israeli singer has created an unparalleled body of music.

The Importance of the Community (Kehilla) in Judaism

The collective is an integral part of the Jewish experience.

Praying in Hebrew

Sometimes not understanding the words can actually enhance the experience of prayer.

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