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Yom Kippur
Don't believe in God? In reward and punishment? The obligations of Jewish law? Here's why you should fast anyway.
Bible, Jewish Texts, Personalities of the Bible
The mighty warrior and sweet singer slew Goliath, stole the throne, and conquered Jerusalem—and that’s just a start!
Jewish Film, Yiddish
A sampler of Yiddish films (with English subtitles) on the Internet.
Mourn, Mourning Rituals
The ancient practice of tearing clothes is a tangible expression of grief and anger in the face of death.
Celebrate, Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
A new identity for the second day of Shemini Atzeret.
Bible, FAQ
Learn the many chapters that make up the Tanach and find out where you can find more information about each.
Bible, Jewish Texts, Study
The Book of Samuel tells of the rise of the Davidic monarchy
Ancient Israel, Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Bible, Jewish History, Study
Warrior + yahwist + expansionist + administrator = model king
Bible, FAQ, Jewish Texts, Study
The Hebrew Bible, or Tanach, is divided into three sections: Torah, Prophets and Writings.
Celebrate, FAQ, Rosh Hashanah
How the Jewish year is numbered.
