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What Is Lag Ba’omer?
This minor holiday — known for bonfires, weddings and haircuts — takes place about a month after Passover.
How Christmas Transformed Hanukkah in America
Proximity to the popular Christian holiday caused Hanukkah to take on a new significance.
Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day
The newest holiday on the Jewish calendar celebrates the reunification of Israel's capital.
The Binding of Isaac
The dramatic story, known in Hebrew as the Akedah, has perplexed many generations of commentators.
What It Means to Keep Kosher for Passover
Hametz, kitniyot and the holiday's dietary restrictions.
Unetanah Tokef
A religious poem recited on the High Holidays that is meant to strike fear in us.
On Rosh Hashanah It Is Inscribed
Rosh Hashanah is called Yom Ha-Din, the day we stand in judgment before God.
Friday Night at Home
The traditional Shabbat evening rituals are best shared with family and friends.