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11 Facts You Should Know About Kol Nidre
One of the most well-known parts of the Yom Kippur service, its haunting melody signals the beginning of the holiest day of the year.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Jews Don’t Run: The Rebbe and Lessons From Crown Heights
On the 30th anniversary of the riots, how Crown Heights survived to remain a thriving Jewish neighborhood
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What Is Hasidic Judaism?
Read on to explore the world of Hasidic Judaism. Learn about what it is, what Hasidim wear, and about many of their customs and traditions.
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Anti-Fragility: The Jewish People’s Resilience During Dark Times
Major setbacks in Jewish history proved to be the springboard for extraordinary new adventures in Jewish spirit and creativity.
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Purim and the Betrayal of American Jewry - Chabad
Jews feel that Western liberalism has abandoned them. This has happened before. This is what the Purim story can teach us.
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How Do You Observe Judaism In Outer Space?
When to pray? When is Shabbat? What to do when time and space are not what they are on earth?
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22 Facts About the Land of Israel Every Jew Should Know
1. The Land of Israel Was Given to Abraham and His Children
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Why Add a Light Each Night of Chanukah?
The Talmud gives two reasons: to indicate the night and because we always ascend rather than descend.
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Great Jewish Awakening Promises, Amid Darkness, Chanukah Filled With Light
War in Israel, antisemitism at home spur greater engagement than ever
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How to Light the Menorah - Chabad
Breeze through the Chanukah Menorah lighting with a step by step guide on everything from which menorah is kosher to how to arrange and light your own menorah.
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13 Facts About Sukkot Every Jew Should Know
Sukkot is a weeklong festival celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the lulav and etrog and joyous feasting.
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Yom Kippur: What Is Kol Nidre?
Kol Nidre is the opening prayer of the holiest day of the year. But is it even a prayer? What is its purpose and meaning?
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Foundational Rosh Hashanah Text Released Online
Prepare for Rosh Hashanah on a spiritual front!
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How I Made it Through the Talmud - Chabad
It took over eight years, but I complelted all 2,711 pages of the Babylonian Talmud.
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What Are Tefillin?
What are we to make of this ancient Jewish ritual and what do they mean to us today?
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What the 10 Plagues Teach Us About Dealing With Difficult People
Expressing anger not only hurts others but destroys the person who is expressing anger.
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Q&A: How the Jewish Holidays Can Be a Valuable Tool for Growth
With the Season of our Freedom approaching, it’s a good time to remember that we have everything we need packed inside of us. We can leap over our hurdles and reach our goals—all we need to do is take that inner potential that G‑d gives us and expand it into all its possibilities.
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12 Facts About Judah Every Jew Should Know
Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Compared to a lion, Judah was the ancestor of the royal House of David. He made mistakes and rectified them, blazing a path for others to follow.
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The Not-So-Dead Sea Scrolls
How the Dead Sea Scrolls, considered by many to be the most significant archaeological discovery of the 20th century, speak to Jews in the 21st century.
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Passover: Who Authored the Passover Haggadah?
The Haggadah evolved over time, starting from the Second Temple period until it reached its present form.
