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Remembering Amalek

A serious lesson that focuses on fighting evil precedes the Purim fesitivites.

Shevuot 8

Is tzaraat a punishment for sin?

Purim in the Community

Megillah reading, mishloach manot and more

Not So Fast

There are a only a couple more hours left of Taanit Esther, the Fast of Esther.  As per usual, this ...

Jewish Minor Fast Practices

Many of the stringent restrictions that apply on Tisha B'Av and Yom Kippur do not apply to the minor fasts.

The Week Before Purim Is Legally Obligated to Drag

It’s Friday, Friday, Friday afternoon, and that means it’s time to look back at the week:Have you tried our Hamantaschen ...

Jewish Minor Fasts 101

The four minor fast days are not as restrictive as Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av.

On the Omer and Orchids 

The force of life is stronger than death.

Pistachio Halvah Recipe

Melt-in-your mouth halvah ready in under an hour.

Fasting for Two: Who Makes the Call?

This Thursday (March 13) many Jews will fast from sunrise to sunset in commemoration of Esther’s fast before she approached ...

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