Judaism
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Aliyah Insights: Working Without Hebrew
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In: Jewish Beliefs
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...
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...
In: Jewish Practices
By: Frances Spiegel
In the male dominated Jewish religion it's good to find a unique festival that celebrates feminism. more...
In: Jewish Practices
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...
In: Jewish Practices
During Purim, Jews celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther with good cheer and lots of food. more...
In: Jewish Practices
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
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...
