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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 Dairy on Shavuot?
A survey of the many explanations given for the tradition of eating milk products.
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.
What You Need to Know About the Hanukkah Story
The Maccabean revolt and the miracle of the oil.