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Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Sages & Scholars, Study
Rabbi Isaac Alfasi: Rif
A legal code for the Jews of medieval North Africa and Spain.
Leonard Cohen: Poet, Prophet, Eternal Optimist
A famous songwriter whose novels and poems explored Jewish identity and spirituality.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
In Ashkenaz
The rabbis of France and Germany created new genres of halakhic literature.
Celebrate, Holiday Food, Passover, Passover Food
Kitniyot: Not Quite Hametz
The Passover debate surrounding rice, millet, corn and legumes.
Celebrate, Prayer Services, Yom Kippur
A Guide to Yom Kippur Prayers
The Day of Atonement contains more services than any other observance in Judaism.
Kislev & Hanukkah
The connections between the month and the holiday.
Jewish Law, Mourn, Prayers for Mourners
Yizkor: The Unending Conversation
Yizkor is part of an ongoing conversation with the dead, but what we don't realize is that we constantly converse with the dead in daily life.
What Exactly Does Hanukkah Celebrate?
The ancients disagreed about the reasons Jews celebrate the eight day Festival of Light.
Must-Know Words and Phrases Related to End-of-Life Care
General and Jewish terms you'll want to know at this critical time.