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Haftarah for Shemini Atzeret: Summary

Solomon dedicates the Temple, and the Israelites rejoice.

How the Jewish year is numbered.

Special ceremonies for ending and beginning the Torah cycle.

Not quite Sukkot, not quite its own holiday.

External texts from the Second Temple period.

Creative tips for the happiest time of the year.

Explanation of this blessing, full text and video tutorial.

The relationship between the two Persian queens is integral to understanding the Purim story.

Facing the music on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

How this festival became a time for merriment and satire.

An analysis of the book read on Shavuot.

While following a tradition of praying for the government, this prayer has some significant differences.