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Potato Latkes

A recipe for potato pancakes.

The December Dilemma

Whether you ignore Christmas altogether or celebrate it with non-Jewish friends or family, the holiday provokes a lot of emotions.

Hanukkah in the Community

What happens in synagogue and beyond.

The Hasmonean Dynasty

Their rule falls short of expectations.

Rabbinic Development of Hanukkah

The Mishnah references Hanukkah only obliquely.

Preparing for Yom Kippur

What to do in the days and hours before the Day of Atonement.

Sukkot Theology and Themes

Known in rabbinic literature as "the holiday," Sukkot's themes are of high importance.

History of Sukkot

This agricultural holiday dates back to biblical times and has evolved over time.

Ushpizin: Welcoming Guests

A ritual inviting symbolic guests into the Sukkah

Cholent: The Sabbath Stew

Prepared Friday and slow-cooked overnight, cholent is the traditional Sabbath-day dish.

What Is Hoshanah Rabbah?

The last day of Sukkot has its own rituals

7 Laws of Sukkot

A selection from traditional Jewish sources.

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