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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…
After a day of fasting and introspection, the breaking of the Yom Kippur fast holds special significance in Jewish tradition. The foods chosen for this meal…
As Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, approaches, Jews around the world engage in preparations for the solemn 25-hour fast. During this time, it is essential…
As autumn sets in and the Jewish calendar turns to the festival of Sukkot, a unique and storied tradition known as the Ushpizin comes to life.…
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are two distinct holidays observed by the Jewish community, though they are often celebrated consecutively. These holidays hold separate liturgical, customary,…
Shemini Atzeret, the “Eighth Day of Assembly,” is a Jewish holiday with its origins deeply rooted in the Torah. It is mentioned in Leviticus 23:36, where…
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…
If someone were to ask you what the two happiest days are in Judaism, what would you say? Purim for all it’s talk of increasing joy,…
There are some words which, when translated into English, still do not give much of a helpful idea; a mishkan is a tabernacle, but what does…
