12 Great Introduction-to-Judaism Books
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What Is An Upsherin, or Halaqah?
Why some Jews ritualize their son's first haircut at age 3.
Hiddur Mitzvah: The Case for Beautiful Ritual Objects
Aesthetically pleasing Judaica enhances holiday celebration.
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Summary
God describes the restrictions related to priests’ sexuality and marriage. God then describes a variety of holidays, including Passover, Shabbat, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. God outlines the omer period, asking the Israelites to bring food offerings to the priests for seven weeks.
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