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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Our Father, Our King

The band Mogwai, a Scottish post-rock trio, wrote a 20-minute epic song, "My Father, My King," which borrows the melody of Avinu Malkeinu.

David Bezmozgis’ film Victoria Day trailer

David Bezmozgis' first film, Victoria Day.

Ask the Expert: Silence Before Bread

Why can't we talk between washing hands and eating bread?

Haggadot

Where to look online for a Passover Haggadah.

The Gift to Stalin (video)

A multi-awardwinning feature from Kazakhstan

Roasted Egg – Beitzah

On the Passover seder plate, it reminds us of a holiday sacrifice offering and symbolizes the cycle of life.

The Passover Shankbone

Placed on the Passover seder plate to remind us of the pascal lamb.

Haroset (Charoset)

This mixture of fruit and nuts symbolizes the mortar used by the Israelite slaves to build in Egypt.

Karpas – The Spring Greens

Karpas are the green leafy vegetables used on the seder plate for Passover.

Ask the Expert: Capital Punishment in the Torah

How should we respond to adultery?

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