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Aliyah Insights: Working Without Hebrew

In: Judaism (general)

By: Sharona Benjamin

Finding a job in Israel can provide many challenges. If you do not have proficient language skills then this limits your options even further. more...

Ten Tips for Planning Your Aliyah

In: Judaism (general)

By: Sharona Benjamin

Making aliyah may be an idealistic dream but could turn into a logistical nightmare. Consider these tips when making your plans. more...

Making Aliyah: A Continuing Trend

In: Judaism (general)

By: Sharona Benjamin

The term 'aliyah' (literally 'moving up') is used to describe the repatriation of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel. more...

Jerusalem's Wailing Wall

In: Judaism (general)

By: Venice Kichura

With the 60th anniversary celebration of Israel as a nation, many are traveling to Jerusalem. If you go, be sure to visit the Wailing Wall and tuck in a prayer request. more...

The Ten Commandments Differ

In: Jewish Law

By: Mark L. Porter

Notice the differences between the Ten Commandments in Exodus Chapter 20 and those found in Exodus Chapter 34. more...

Passover for Beginners

In: Jewish Practices

By: Jon Thompson

Adults and children worldwide will feast, grow, and have fun across miles and generations. Even if you haven't celebrated Passover before, make this the year to begin. more...

The Passover Sedar Night

In: Jewish Beliefs

By: Dorit Sasson

The first Sedar night of Passover is just around the corner. What do you know about this major Jewish holiday? more...

What Is Hanukkah?

In: Jewish Beliefs

By: Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Latkes? Maccabees? What is Hanukkah all about? If you're looking for some basic information about this Jewish holiday, here's a handy FAQ. more...

Jewish History Simplified

In: Judaism (general)

By: David Hamilton

Jacob Neusner explains the history of Judaism from the first covenant to modern times, separating it into periods that can be more easily understood. more...

El Ghriba - Jewish Traditions

In: Jewish Practices

By: Frances Spiegel

In the male dominated Jewish religion it's good to find a unique festival that celebrates feminism. more...

Origin of the Jewish Shavuot

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai. more...

Purim: Jewish Feast of Lots

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

During Purim, Jews celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther with good cheer and lots of food. more...

Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish holidays, strictly observed by even most secular Jews. more...

Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year

In: Jewish Practices

By: Katrien Vander Straeten

The Jewish holiday Rosh HaShanah, or the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of a time of introspection, repentance and new resolutions. It is solemn as well as festive. more...

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