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My Stomach: My Ruler, My King
Like many Jews, I have stomach problems. Fortunately for most people, their problems aren’t as severe as mine. For three ...
Eat, Israeli Food, Jewish Recipes, Modern Israel
The Sweet Story of Israeli Desserts
Desserts are part of the ever-developing Israeli cuisine, and like everything else in Israel, desserts too have their story.
Why Prune Hamantaschen Are the Best
The reasons for prune's superiority are many; here are just some of them.
Sanctifiers Of Time
The commandment to proclaim the festivals includes concepts of communal responsibility and imitating God.
History of Sukkot
This agricultural holiday dates back to biblical times and has evolved over time.
Israel, Jewish Law, JOFA's Torch, Live, Study, Women & Feminism
One Day or Two Days? (part 1 of 2)
I have lived in Israel for most of my life. Many mitzvot are only relevant in the land of Israel, ...
Celebrate, JOFA's Torch, More Holidays, Pray, Tisha B'Av
Mothers and Daughters in Shul
I was sitting in synagogue beside a beautiful, ornate, wood carved mechitzah when I saw something I had never noticed ...
Summary of Tractate Yoma
An introduction to the sixth tractate of the Talmud, dealing with the laws of Yom Kippur.
Jewish History, Rosh Hashanah, Study
Rosh Hashanah History
How the Jewish New Year became a major holiday.