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Torah and Diaspora

A Simchat Torah covenant for Jewish survival

Jewish Indian Cuisine

India's three Jewish communities have unique histories and unique cuisines.

The Prayer for Rain

Connecting physical and spiritual needs at the end of Sukkot.

Closing the Season of Repentance

Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot, marks the thematic end of the High Holiday period.

Top 100 Jewish Books

Top 100 Jewish Books. Important Jewish Books. What Makes a Text Jewish. What are Jewish Texts. About Jewish Texts. Jewish Texts. People of the Book.

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah at Home

Although both holidays lack special home customs, they are marked by holiday meals, special blessings, and a prohibition on work.

Why Tzedakah Is Spiritually Important

Rabbinic sources, both ancient and modern, suggest that tzedakah plays an important role in the spiritual life of the donor.

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