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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Supporting Israel Causes for Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project
Decades after its establishment, support for Israel remains a powerful expression of Jewish solidarity and peoplehood.
Supporting Holocaust Causes for Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project
Countless organizations, both Jewish and not, are dedicated to Holocaust education and supporting survivors.
Why is Hanukkah So Early in 2018?
This year, the Festival of Lights concludes a full two weeks before Christmas begins.
How Are Hanukkah and Christmas Different?
Both are widely observed gift-giving holidays that fall in December, but the similarities stop there.
Is Hanukkah in the Bible?
The story of the Jewish revolt against Antiochus is contained in the Books of Maccabees, but these are not considered part of the biblical canon.
What Are Hanukkah Candles?
The lights of the hanukkah menorah are typically made from wax and come in many colors.
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Yitzhak Rabin
The unusual circumstances of Rabin's marriage, his true feelings about Moshe Dayan, and other lesser-known facts about the legendary Israeli leader.
What is the Tree of Life (Etz Chaim)?
The term has its origins in the biblical story of the Garden of Eden and has come to be used frequently in Jewish life.
The Origin of the Shehechiyanu Blessing
The Shehechiyanu is a blessing that expresses gratitude for new, or special, experiences.
How to Get Your High Holidays Questions Answered
You have questions about the High Holidays, My Jewish Learning has answers.