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Articles by My Jewish Learning

No Limit Texas Dreidel

No Limit Texas Dreidel, the new game that crosses dreidel with Texas Hold'em poker

The Nature of Existence trailer

A documentary directed by Roger Nygard (TREKKIES), produced by Roger Nygard and Paul Tarantino. www.TheNatureOfExistence.com

Ask the Expert: Jewish Priests

Without the Temple, what do they do?

Jerusalem on Second Life

Second Life's version of Jerusalem.

Chanukiah

Lighting the Hanukkah candles.

What Are the Lulav and Etrog?

The four species waved on Sukkot.

Kiddush Cup

Drinking the ritual wine.

What Is A Dreidel?

The iconic Hanukkah game.

What is Challah?

Bread for Shabbat and holidays.

Candlesticks

Lighting candles before Shabbat and holidays.

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