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Purim 101

Purim is a joyous holiday that celebrates the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre in ancient Persia.

Purim Themes and Theology

At its core, this festive holiday grapples with deep and even troubling themes.

Reading the Megillah

The Scroll of Esther, which tells the Purim story, is chanted in synagogue twice on Purim.

How To Make Your Own Gragger

Instructions for constructing a Purim noisemaker

The Purim Meal (Seudah)

Eat, drink, and be merry is not without controversy.

Siddur Contents: Shabbat & Holiday Liturgy

A guide to the prayerbook and the standard service.

Shabbat 101

A weekly observance, the Sabbath is more than just a day off from labor.

Public Displays of Hanukkiyot

A modern phenomenon that draws on basic Hanukkah beliefs.

Nazi Germany 1933-1939: Early Stages of Persecution

How Hitler laid the groundwork for genocide.

December Holiday Tips for Interfaith Parents

Interfaith families struggle to be true to the religions of both parents during the winter holiday season.

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