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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Sephardic Music Festival Movie

Our favorite track, "Ven Hermosa," comes from Pharaoh's Daughter. It's a Ladino song which sounds like a cross between a Spanish bolero and a Hasidic niggun. The CD goes from relaxing to abrasive, soothing to rocking out, but it's never jarring or uncomfo

What Is the Western Wall?

The last remaining wall of the ancient Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.

What Is A Kittel?

A white robe that men and some women wear during High Holiday services and on other occasions.

Siddur

A siddur is a Jewish prayer book, which contains the Jewish liturgy.

What Are The Ten Commandments?

The 10 rules to live by, and what they mean to Jews and Christians

What Is A Gabbai?

Gabbai (pl. gabbaim) is an Aramaic word that means tax collector, but today a gabbai is someone who assists with the reading of the Torah.

What Is A Kippah?

Also known as a yarmulke or skullcap, a kippah is a headcovering for Jews.

Funny, You Don’t Look Jewish

Samson Koletkar is a funny guy with a killer delivery. And the fact that he's a Jewish Indian comedian, cracking jokes to American audiences is just small part of his fabulous act.

Ask the Expert: The Office Christmas Party Makes Me Uncomfortable

How can I make this gathering less Christian and more ecumenical?

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