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Shabbat: A Hasidic View

For one Hasidic master, Shabbat is not the weekend, but the sacred center of the week, which illuminates the days before and after.

Passover and Blood Libel in the Middle Ages

The joy of the holiday is overshadowed by anti-Semitic violence.

Passover (Pesach) In the Community

Although the central ritual of this festival is the home seder, there are a number of rituals that are observed within the wider community.

10 Tips for Planning a Memorable Seder

The seder need not — should not — stick to the script. Innovation is key for a memorable and fun educational experience.

Passover (Pesach) Themes and Theology

This holiday is all about redemption.

What Is Matzah?

Unleavened bread is the central Passover symbol.

Types of Matzah

Traditional Jews refrain from using certain types of matzah at the seder.

Purim and Halloween

An ideological face-off.

The History of Purim

There are many theories as to how this holiday developed.

Rosh Hashanah Musaf Amidah

The additional Amidah contains the major themes of the holiday season.

How To Make A Shofar

Step-by-step instructions, materials not included.

Jewish New Year Morse Code?

At the High Holidays four shofar sounds with endless messages.

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