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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Do Jews Send Rosh Hashanah Cards?
Jews have been sending New Years' greetings by mail for centuries.
When Sandy Koufax Refused to Play on Yom Kippur
Koufax’s refusal to play on the Day of Atonement, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, became a major point of pride for American Jews, who saw that it was possible to live in two cultures at once.
Candle-Lighting Blessings for Yom Kippur
Blessings for beginning Yom Kippur in Hebrew, English, and transliteration.
How to Find Yom Kippur Prayers in English
Many of the major holiday can be found online in English translation.
Do Jews Fast on Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is a time for eating! Jews fast on Yom Kippur, and some other holidays as well.
Why Do Some Jews Visit Uman for Rosh Hashanah?
The Ukrainian city has been a site for Hasidic pilgrimage for more than 200 years since the death of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
What is Elul?
The month prior to the Jewish new year is a time of introspection and personal stock-taking.
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