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Rabbi Heschel's Sabbath: Creating a Spiritual Palace in Time

In: Jewish Practices

By: Anita Simpson

Havdalah Craft Project – Make a Spice Box: Jewish Education First Grade Lesson Plan

In: Judaism (general)

By: Beth Taylor

Rosh Chodesh - Secret Jewish Women's Business: Jews Welcoming the New Month - A Uniquely Feminine Celebration

In: Jewish Practices

By: Karen Finch

Who Was Queen Bathsheba? Wife of King David of Israel

In: Judaism (general)

By: Feature Writer William Silvester

Chanukah - A Fight for Religious Freedom: How the Story of the Maccabees Connects to Modern Chanukah Practices

In: Judaism (general)

By: Karen Finch

Moses Maimonides, the Great Jewish Philosopher: The Rambam’s Commentary on Judaism Lives On

In: Jewish Beliefs

By: Jennifer Maxwell

Making Hanukkah Candles With Beeswax Sheets: Best Method for Rolling Handmade Candles for Chanuka

In: Jewish Practices

By: Beth Taylor

Jewish Holidays— Chanukah: American Jews Celebrate Chanukah with a Modern Spin

In: Jewish Practices

By: Laura Bernell

The Significance of the Mezuzah in Judaism: Jewish Custom Comes Straight From the Bible

In: Jewish Practices

By: Jennifer Maxwell

Review of Judaism, A Very Short Introduction: Author Norman Solomon's Intro on Jewish History and Jewish Culture

In: Jewish Beliefs

By: Linda Gentile

Israel Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Hasidic Judaism: Itinerant Rabbi and Wonder Worker

In: Judaism (general)

By: Jeffrey Donaldson

Is Yiddish a Dead Language? Yiddish is a Living Language In Brooklyn New York

In: Judaism (general)

By: Kathleen Duffy

Jewish Wedding Traditions: A Look at Different Marriage Symbols Over Time

In: Jewish Practices

By: Jaclyna Perez

Why Do Jews Keep Kosher? The Answer of Why Jewish People Avoid Eating Pork

In: Jewish Law

By: Devon Lantry

Basics of Conservative Judaism: What are Jewish Beliefs, Origins, and Practices

In: Jewish Beliefs

By: Devon Lantry

Basics of Reform Judaism: Jewish Beliefs, Practices and History

In: Jewish Beliefs

By: Devon Lantry

Jewish Cemetery Symbols: Decoding the Iconongraphy of Old Jewish Tombstones

In: Jewish Practices

By: Veronica Ditko

Stereotypes of Jews as Doctors and Lawyers: How True is the Jewish Stereotype? How Did the Jewish Stereotype Originate?

In: Judaism (general)

By: Devon Lantry

Why Jews are Stereotyped as Miserly and Greedy? Jewish History Explains the Origins of Negative Jewish Labels

In: Judaism (general)

By: Devon Lantry

Who is Considered Jewish? Jewish Conversion and the Jew's Identity in the Modern Context

In: Judaism (general)

By: Johanus Haidner

Counting the Omer: Forty Nine Days for Inner Reflection

In: Jewish Practices

By: Rosalind Brenner

Jewish Holiday Dates for Upcoming School Year: A Scheduling Guide for Parents, Teachers, Coaches

In: Judaism (general)

By: Katherine Spitz

Four Questions at the Pesach Seder: Teach About Matzoh, Maror, Salt Water, and the Meaning of Passover

In: Jewish Practices

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Ideas for Celebrating Israel Independence Day: Jewish people Connect to Judaism by Understanding Jewish History

In: Judaism (general)

By: Dorit Sasson

Important Holiday Traditions of Shavuot: The Shavuot Story Celebrates Three Important Jewish Holidays

In: Judaism (general)

By: Dorit Sasson

School Lunch Ideas for Passover: Jewish Kids Can Enjoy Fun Meals Despite Food Restrictions

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katherine Spitz

Why Jewish People Eat Matzo During Passover: Unleavened Cracker is a Religious Symbol, Mainstay of Holiday Meals

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katherine Spitz

Who Was King David of Israel? From Shepherd to King of the Jews

In: Judaism (general)

By: Feature Writer William Silvester

How to Celebrate Passover in College: Tips for College Students Spending Passover away from Home

In: Judaism (general)

By: Sarah Chapnick

Ways to Make Shabbat Dinner Special for Kids: Little Traditions Make Friday Nights Creative, Memorable

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katherine Spitz

A Beginner's Guide to Hanukkah: It's a Minor, Festive Holiday, Not the "Jewish Christmas"

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katherine Spitz

The Bible and Human Relationships: Positive and Negative Lessons from the Book of Genesis

In: Torah & Talmud Studies

By: David Hornestay

Celebrating the Miracle of Chanukah: The Story of Hanukah, Traditions and Symbols

In: Judaism (general)

By: Dorit Sasson

How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game: Simple Rules for Enjoying this Jewish Holiday Tradition

In: Jewish Practices

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Thanksgiving: A Festival with Hebrew Roots: Ancient Israelites Celebrated the Harvest by Observing Sukkot

In: Judaism (general)

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

The Meaning of the Jewish New Year: Symbolism, History and Traditions of Rosh Hashana

In: Judaism (general)

By: Dorit Sasson

Ten Tips for Planning Shabbat: How to Stay Sane and Prepare a Successful Shabbat

In: Jewish Practices

By: Sharona Benjamin

Ten Tips for Planning Your Aliyah: How to Move to Israel Successfully

In: Judaism (general)

By: Sharona Benjamin

Making Aliyah: A Continuing Trend: Why Do Many Jewish People Decide to Move to Israel?

In: Judaism (general)

By: Sharona Benjamin

Jerusalem's Wailing Wall: Tips for Visiting the Holiest of Jewish Sites

In: Judaism (general)

By: Venice Kichura

The Ten Commandments Differ: What Christianity & Judaism Have Neglected to Mention

In: Jewish Law

By: Mark L. Porter

Passover for Beginners: Enjoy Passover This Year with a Few Tips to Make it Easy and Fun

In: Jewish Practices

By: Jon Thompson

The Passover Sedar Night: A Basic Information Guide about Passover

In: Jewish Beliefs

By: Dorit Sasson

What Is Hanukkah? Frequently Asked Questions about the Jewish Festival of Lights

In: Jewish Beliefs

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Jewish History Simplified: Jacob Neusner's History of a Culture and Religion

In: Judaism (general)

By: David Hamilton

El Ghriba - Jewish Traditions: A Celebration of Feminism unique to the Island of Djerba

In: Jewish Practices

By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

Origin of the Jewish Shavuot: Celebrating the revelation of the Torah on Mount Sinai

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

Purim: Jewish Feast of Lots: Victory, merrymaking and lots of food, and the Book of Esther

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement: The last of the Jewish Days of Repentance

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year: The Jewish New Year is a religious holiday of repentance, forgiveness and new resolutions

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

Jewish Days of Repentance: The 40 Days of Awe or Repentance, including Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, are a time of atonement and forgiveness

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

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