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Last Chance

Yom Kippur culminates the process of repentance begun before Rosh Hashanah.

What is Sin?

A modern interpretation of sin and repentance.

The Healing Power of Confession

God is present after we sin.

Classic Challah Recipe

Make your own challah, round or braided.

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.

Why Do Jews Eat Hamantaschen on Purim?

A brief history of the distinctive triangular pastry.

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.

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