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Jewish Indian Cuisine
India's three Jewish communities have unique histories and unique cuisines.
The Simchat Torah Morning Service
Ending -- and beginning -- the Torah cycle
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.