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Jewish Prayers - The Mourner's Kaddish
The Mourner's Kaddish, still recited in the original ancient language of Aramaic, is an ancient prayer of praise to the Creator, recited in memory of the dead.
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Jewish Death and Mourning Customs
Jewish mourning customs honour the departed and take care of mourners. The sequence of shiva, shloshim, Kaddish and yahrzeit facilitate a transition back to normality.
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Rabbi Heschel's Sabbath
According to Rabbi Heschel, the Sabbath should focus on a still and quiet spirit.
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Rosh Chodesh - Secret Jewish Women's Business
Rosh Chodesh, the 'Head of the Month' is a minor Jewish festival described in the Torah. Called the 'Women's Festival', it has been reclaimed by modern feminists.
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Making Hanukkah Candles With Beeswax Sheets
Children and adults alike enjoy making their own Hanukkah candles out of beeswax honeycomb sheets.
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Jewish Holidays— Chanukah
Many American Jews have expanded the traditionally modest celebration of Chanukah into an elaborate celebration with parties, decorations and artistic ritual objects.
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The Significance of the Mezuzah in Judaism
The mezuzah is the symbolic protector of Jewish homes and contains the Hebrew passage known as the Shema Yisrael, on its parchment scroll, or Klaff.
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Jewish Wedding Traditions
Many objects in Jewish weddings have changed shapes and meanings, including the ring, the shattering of the wine glasses, the phrase "mazol tav," and the chuppah.
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Jewish Cemetery Symbols
Throughout the centuries, people have taken great care to honor the dead through elaborate rituals and symbolism. Orthodox Jews of the Northeastern U.S. are no different.
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Counting the Omer
The days between Passover, the exodus from slavery, and Shavuot, the festival of first fruits, are a window of opportunity for inner growth and loving kindness.
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Four Questions at the Pesach Seder
The traditional four questions asked as part of the Passover or Pesach seder remind Jews of the meaning of Passover and the Jew's freedom from slavery in Egypt.
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School Lunch Ideas for Passover
Jewish children often take lunches to school during Passover because of the holiday's many food restrictions. Those meals can be exciting, instead of something to dread.
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Why Jewish People Eat Matzo During Passover
Boxes of matzo are everywhere each year as Jewish people around the world prepare for Passover. The bland, flat cracker is a holiday symbol, also a challenge for cooks.
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Ways to Make Shabbat Dinner Special for Kids
Friday night is a joy for Jewish families who celebrate Shabbat, or sabbath. Make the evening kid friendly with fancy bread toppings, table games and treats.
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A Beginner's Guide to Hanukkah
People commonly regard Hanukkah as the Jewish Christmas, but that is a mistake. The two holidays are completely different. Hanukkah honors a minor historical event.
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How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game
The rules for playing the Hanukkah dreidel game are simple. All players need is Hanukkah gelt and the understanding of four Hebrew letters.
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Ten Tips for Planning Shabbat
Shabbat is one of the most meaningful, spiritual and special Jewish rituals. The smells, tastes and feel of the Jewish Sabbath evoke happy childhood memories in many.
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Passover for Beginners
Adults and children worldwide will feast, grow, and have fun across miles and generations. Even if you haven't celebrated Passover before, make this the year to begin.
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El Ghriba - Jewish Traditions
In the male dominated Jewish religion it's good to find a unique festival that celebrates feminism.
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Origin of the Jewish Shavuot
The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.
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Purim: Jewish Feast of Lots
During Purim, Jews celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther with good cheer and lots of food.
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Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish holidays, strictly observed by even most secular Jews.
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Jewish Days of Repentance
The Jewish people observe a penitential period of 40 Days, which include the two most important holidays.
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Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year
The Jewish holiday Rosh HaShanah, or the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of a time of introspection, repentance and new resolutions. It is solemn as well as festive.
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