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Survived a Dangerous Situation? There's a Blessing for That.
In Judaism, there are blessings for everything, including surviving a dangerous situation. This is the birkat ha'gomel blessing.
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Miracle? That's What the Hallel Prayer is For!
If you've ever been at synagogue and been surprised by what seems like a random addition that has you flipping the pages, it's probably the hallel prayer!
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The Role of Honey in Judaism
On every Rosh HaShanah table is the beautiful honey dish, but why is honey so important in Judaism? Find out its origins, weird facts, and more.
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5 Amazing Shofar Facts, From Guinness Records to the African Kudu
From the world's largest shofar ensemble to the unique African Kudu Yemenite shofar, here are five fascinating shofar facts!
Remains at Masada - Chaviva Gordon-Bennett
What Is the Dead Sea? Here's 3 Things You Never Knew
What is the Dead Sea? What is the etymology of Dead Sea? Where does the Dead Sea appear in the Bible? All this and more, right here.
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What is hamotzi? Where does it come from? How do you do it?
What is the blessing over bread in Judaism? How do you say the hamotzi blessing? What are the traditions of the blessing over bread?
Melevah Malkah - Chaviva Gordon-Bennett
Melaveh Malkah: 1 More Meal to Soften the Blow of Shabbat's Departure
The melaveh malkah (or melave malka) allows for the gentle exit of Shabbat through food, song, and storytelling.
2016-16 Jewish Calendar - Chaviva Gordon-Bennett
Curious when the 2015-16 Jewish Holidays Are?
This calendar contains the 2015-16 Gregorian calendar dates for all holidays for the Hebrew calendar of the Jewish leap year 5776.
2016-16 Jewish Calendar - Chaviva Gordon-Bennett
Curious when the 2015-16 Jewish Holidays Are?
This calendar contains the 2015-16 Gregorian calendar dates for all holidays for the Hebrew calendar of the Jewish leap year 5776.
A woman lights Shabbat candles. - PhotoStock-Israel/Getty Images
What is Shabbat in Judaism?
The Talmud says that to observe Shabbat is equal to all of the other commandments combined! But what is Shabbat? How do Jews observe Shabbat?
Visiting the kotel on fast days in Judaism - Cultura Travel/Laura Arsie/Getty Images
There are so many fast days in Judaism, but why?
Judaism is chock full of fast days, where Jews are commanded to abstain from work and "afflict" themselves. But why do Jews fast?
Establishing an eruv in Boston - Wendy Maeda/Boston Globe
Cooking, traveling, and carrying: There's an eruv for that!
Whether you're cooking, traveling, or carrying, there's an eruv to help mix and combine the proper spaces so you don't break the Sabbath or a holiday.
Establishing an eruv in Boston - Wendy Maeda/Boston Globe
Carrying on Shabbat? There's an Eruv for That
Considered by some to be a loophole, the eruv is an important part of religious Jewish life that allows Jews to move freely on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays.
Tzitzit in Judaism - WikiCommons
What are the tzitzit in Judaism? What is a tallit?
Falling into the category of "religious garb for Jews," tzitzit are an integral part of the daily experience for Jewish men. But what are tzitzit?
A man wearing Tefillin, one of the 613 mitzvot - Getty Images/Bruno De Hogues
Is a mitzvah just a good deed? Or does it refer to something specific?
The word mitzvah is well-known outside of the Jewish world, but its meaning is often misunderstood and misused. So just what is a mitzvah?
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