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Hanukkah
The holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of oil, the rededication of the Temple, and the shining of light in the darkness.
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Shabbat
Shabbat is the weekly day of rest, rooted in the story of creation and the Exodus from Egypt, celebrated starting Friday evening at sundown and ending Saturday night.​
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Torah can be a powerful force in our lives.
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What do I wear to a Shabbat service?

What do I wear to a Shabbat service?

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Havdalah: An Overview

Shirat Hayam - They're playing our song!

Shirat Hayam: They’re playing our song!

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Tanakh Yomi

Common Terms in Torah Study

Common Terms in Torah Study

Tanakh Yomi: The Beauty Of Daily Study

Tanakh Yomi: The Beauty Of Daily Study

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Marriage As Mitzvah
Jun26

Marriage As Mitzvah

, Learning Lifecycles

Jews see marriage as mitzvah based on biblical and rabbinic texts. Marriage is seen as important for spirituality and closeness with God.

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Mourning a Miscarriage
Jun19

Mourning a Miscarriage

June 19, 2024 Children Death and Dying
While there are no specific rituals for mourning a miscarriage, there are practices and rituals to use in that time that can help healing.
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How to Hang a Mezuzah
Jun30

How to Hang a Mezuzah

June 30, 2024 Every Day Home
Learn how to hang a mezuzah, including positioning and the blessing, and some of the reasons behind why we do it this way.
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May15

Overview of the Morning Service

, May 15, 2023 Every Day Morning Service (Shacharit)
Every day of the year, the Morning Service follows some variation of the order of the same Sharcharit prayers.
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Apr24

How to Kasher Kitchen Appliances

, April 24, 2023 Every Day Guidelines for a Kosher Kitchen
Offering guidelines on the various requirements to Kasher different kitchen appliances, both large and small.
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Guiding Questions: Numbers 31

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Parashat Masei

Guiding Questions: Numbers 33

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