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How to Braid Challah for Shabbat, Holidays or Anytime
Our how-to video will help you conquer the art of braiding challah for any occasion.
Shabbat Blessings for Friday Night
Lighting the candles, saying Kiddush and other Shabbat dinner rituals.
Modern Jewish Holidays 101
There are a handful of holidays that entered Jewish life in the latter half of the 20th century.
Must-Know Sukkot Words and Phrases
Key terms for the holidays of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
When Prayer Fails Us
Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, is testament to the failure of prayer to avert national catastrophe.
The Book of Eicha: Faith in a Whirlwind
At the core of Lamentations is an expression of faith in the human capacity to survive in a broken world.
What Ruth Can Teach Us About Celebrating Shavuot
The Jewish people accepted the Torah in fear of God's overwhelming power. Ruth accepted it out of love and loyalty.
The Benefits of Fasting on Yom Kippur
Don't believe in God? In reward and punishment? The obligations of Jewish law? Here's why you should fast anyway.
How to Make Perfect Rugelach
Make creamy, flaky dough and cut it like a pro using, of all things a pizza cutter.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Three desserts in one — and all kosher for Passover.
