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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 ...

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.

Value(s) Added

Enacting Jewish Values In School Settings

History of Sukkot

This agricultural holiday dates back to biblical times and has evolved over time.

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, ...

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.

Rosh Hashanah History

How the Jewish New Year became a major holiday.

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