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Eleh Ezkerah: The Ten Martyrs
An account of ten rabbis killed by the Romans is a centerpiece of the Yom Kippur service.
Why Jews Read the Song of Songs on Passover
Song of Songs is an erotic poem that compares young love to gazelles frolicking in the field. So why is it read on the holiday of liberation?
Bringing the Light
Sometimes we bring the light to others, and sometimes we need to borrow a spark.
Download a Printable Copy of the Hanukkah Candle Blessings
Click here for a PDF of the blessings said during Hanukkah candle lighting.
Full Text of Al Hanisim for Hanukkah
The complete text of Al Hanisim for Hanukkah in Hebrew, English, and transliteration.
Sharing the Bread of Affliction
Why is one of the first acts of the Seder inviting others to join us?
The Hidden Meaning of Karpas
The green vegetable dipped in saltwater at the seder alludes to the very beginning of the Israelites' slavery saga.