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The Importance of Remembering

The best way to honor the memory of Holocaust victims is through Jewish continuity.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Liturgy

Religious observance of Yom Ha'atzmaut draw on a variety of Jewish customs.

Shavuot 101

Shavuot commemorates the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.

Why Shavuot Has Few Rituals

The focus is theological.

Why Dairy on Shavuot?

A survey of the many explanations given for the tradition of eating milk products.

Purim Foods

Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.

What Happens in Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah

Highlights of the Jewish New Year prayer services.

How Rosh Hashanah Became New Year’s Day

In the Torah, the beginning of the year was clearly set in the spring. So what happened?

Havdalah: Taking Leave of Shabbat

We say goodbye to the Sabbath in a bittersweet ceremony that employs wine, fragrance, and candlelight.

The Surprising Origin of the Dreidel

The well-known Hanukkah symbol has Christmastime roots.

Ambivalence Toward Hanukkah

The holiday we celebrate today is a rabbinic creation.

What You Need to Know About the Hanukkah Story

The Maccabean revolt and the miracle of the oil.

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