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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.…
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…
After a day of mourning and fasting on Tisha B’Av, Jews come together to break the fast with a special meal. Unlike other fasts, such as…
Tisha B’Av is a solemn day in the Jewish calendar that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, among other historical tragedies.…
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,…
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…
