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How to Celebrate Tu Bishvat

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Mystics view Tu Bishvat as a day to ascend the spiritual Tree of Life. Zionists saw the holiday as the New Year of Trees, devoted to planting trees in Israel. In synagogues throughout the United States, Tu Bishvat (January 22, 2000) signifies a ... more »

How to Celebrate Sukkot

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Since the dawn of time, people of every culture have gathered to celebrate the harvest, give thanks for the earth's bounty and prepare for winter. Sukkot (or Sukot) is the Jewish version of this universal festival. It also honors the Children of ... more »

How to Celebrate Purim

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Pruim is one of the most fun Jewish holidays of the year. Celebrating Purim is fun and easy... more »

How to Make Unleavened Bread for Passover

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Passover commemorates the exodus of the Jewish slaves from Egypt during ancient times. During this time elaborate meals, or Seders, are held with the family and the story of Passover is told. Unleavened bread, or matzo, is a traditional food that ... more »

How to Observe Shabbat

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Shabbat is a time of peace and joy for Jews all over the world, and involves prayer, food and relaxation. It begins Friday night at sunset and ends when there are three stars visible in the sky Saturday evening... more »

How to Chant the Haftarah

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The Haftarah is a passage from one of the Books of the Prophets which is chanted in Hebrew in synagogues on the Sabbath and festivals. It is chanted using special melodies called “tropes” which evolved to indicate phrasing and punctuation to ... more »

How to Cook for Shavuot

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Shavuot usually falls at the end of May or the beginning of June, when Jews celebrate the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the harvest of first fruits that were brought to the temple in ancient times. Dairy dishes are traditionally cooked ... more »

How to Build a Sukkah for Sukkot

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Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated on the fifteenth of Tishri in the Hebrew calendar. Usually falling in September or October, Jews celebrate this holiday to commemorate the forty years in which their ancestors dwelled in temporary houses ... more »

How to Cook for Sukkot

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Sukkot begins the fifth day after Yom Kippur, marking a transition from the solemn period of atonement to the joyful celebration of the harvest. During this part of the holiday, prepare special meals to commemorate the period in the Bible when ... more »

How to Cook for Tu Bishvat

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Tu Bishvat is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the Hebrew month Shvat, which is at the end of January or beginning of February. Traditionally Jews weren't allowed to eat the fruit from their trees until the fifth year after planting and a ... more »

How to Decorate for Shabbat

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The Ten Commandments only mention one holiday, which is a day of rest. For the Jewish religion, this day of rest is known as the Shabbat, which holds a special place in the religion. The Shabbat is a celebration of family life and should be ... more »

How to Make a Tzedakah Box with your Child

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Tzedakah boxes, or pushkes, are a special place to put gifts for those who are less fortunate than you are. Regardless of their age, all children can learn to give to others by using their Tzedakah box, or pushke. This craft is ideal for ... more »

How to Organize a Bar Mitzvah

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A Bar Mitzvah is one of the most important events in the life of a Jewish person. The religious-social ceremony marks the coming of age of a Jewish child to adulthood and celebrates their admittance to the Jewish congregation. A Bar Mitzvah is ... more »

How to Start Observing Shabbat

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Observing the Jewish Sabbath means reorienting yourself to setting aside a day for rest. Traditional observance includes attending synagogue on Friday night and Saturday afternoon, having a special Friday night meal, and indulging in rest and ... more »

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