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Rafael lives in 15th-century Spain. His father, Don Fernando, is the conductor of the Barcelona Symphony. But their family harbors ...

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Navigating the 12 months of the Hebrew calendar.

Early Amoraim engaged in respectful debate.

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How to send seasonal greeting cards for the Festival of Light.

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A delicious dessert for your Rosh Hashanah table.

A brief glossary of important and commonly used Yiddish words and phrases.