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Entering a Synagogue

Tips for the novice shul-goer.

Gleanings: The Moon And Rosh Chodesh

Jewish texts about the moon and Rosh Chodesh.

Hamotzi: The Deeper Significance of the Blessing over Bread

These simple words mask a subtle theological statement about the primordial past and the perfected "world to come."

How Tu B’Av Became Matchmaking Season

A historical perspective on the Jewish holiday of love.

Celebrating Romantic Love

Tu B'Av carries an important lesson for modern relationships.

Why Some Holidays Last Longer Outside Israel

Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.

Why Ruth on Shavuot?

The tale of this young Moabite widow teaches a lesson in ethical behavior.

Mimouna: A Post-Passover Celebration

An exuberant Sephardic custom whose origins are the subject of debate

Passover (Pesach) At Home

Passover is one of the major festivals of the year where the home rituals are of such significance and importance that they overshadow those done in the community.

Leaven (Hametz)

Three steps for ritually cleansing the home for Passover

The Seder Plate

The placement and symbolism of the items on the seder plate.

Kosher For Passover And All Year Round

The prohibition against leavened bread for most Temple grain offerings imbues the Temple with the spirit of freedom all year round.

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