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The Arba Minim, or the Four Species, are an integral and symbolic part of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, representing unity, diversity, and the agricultural roots…
Building a sukkah is a significant and joyful part of the Jewish observance of Sukkot. The sukkah is a temporary structure that represents the shelters the…
Tons of fruits are eaten at Rosh Hashanah, though certain ones have been cemented in the classic list of the simanim, or symbols, to be eaten…
There are five holidays that were established in the time of Moshe, commanded by God, with a few other important days connected to them: Rosh Hashanah,…
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is observed as a two-day holiday for everyone, including those living in Israel and Jerusalem. This practice dates back to…
Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated in the autumn on the 14th of Tishrei, four days after Yom Kippur. It is one of the…
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah (the Jewish religious texts) at Mount Sinai. It happens to be celebrated on the…
The Seder plate is a central component of the Passover Seder, a Jewish ritual meal that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient…
