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Celebrate, Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Theology and Themes
What these holidays that follow Sukkot are about.
I’m sorry, it’s a SIMCHAH!
I know, I should say something. But I don’t. I’m sorry. Every time someone calls a joyous event a “mitzvah,” ...
Bring It On, Elul
Today is the first day of Elul, the last month in the Jewish calendar. Traditionally we use this month to ...
Sukkah of Peace
The most universalist of Jewish holidays, Sukkot is the celebratory coda of Judaism's annual initiation rites.
Ancient Israel, Beliefs & Practices, Israel, Modern Israel, Shavuot
How Many Days is Shavuot in Israel?
In American Jewish society a joke has emerged over the past decades that supposedly summarizes all Jewish holidays: “They tried ...
Jewish Indian Cuisine
India's three Jewish communities have unique histories and unique cuisines.
Celebrate, More Holidays, Rabbis Without Borders, Rosh Hashanah, Tisha B'Av
What Should Your Rabbi Talk About?
Tisha B’Av (Aug. 5th), which commemorates the destruction of the Temple also marks the seven week countdown to Rosh Hashanah. ...
Who Are the Jews of Australia?
The first Jews arrived in Sydney in 1788 and have been joined by successive waves of Jewish immigrants ever since.