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The Surprising Connection between Purim and Yom Kippur
Purim and Yom Kippur appear to be complete opposites but the ancient rabbis say they are really two sides of the same coin.
Acting with Heart
Contrary to what many of us have been taught, Judaism cares about more than deeds.
What Exactly Does Hanukkah Celebrate?
The ancients disagreed about the reasons Jews celebrate the eight day Festival of Light.
These Hanukkah Images Are Free to Download
Find festive Hanukkah illustrations to use on greeting cards, decorations, and more.
Why Is Hanukkah So Early This Year?
In 2021, Hanukkah falls out unusually early, beginning right after Thanksgiving.
Symbols of Hanukkah
From sufganiyot to the hannukiah, here are the major symbols of the holiday.
What to Write in a Hanukkah Card
How to send seasonal greeting cards for the Festival of Light.
Back of the House
Will the "Great Resignation" and this week's Torah portion, Vayera, remind us to value less visible workers?
When is Sigd 2021?
This Ethiopian Jewish holiday begins at sundown on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021.
Listen to the Shofar Blown Around the World
Shofar blowers from Paris to Los Angeles to New Zealand to a kibbutz in Israel blow the shofar to welcome ...
The Pursuit of Happiness
The different between the Jewish and Western notions of happiness is captured by psychologist Abraham Maslow's notions of self-actualization and self-transcendence.