Passover for Beginners
Adults and children worldwide will feast, grow, and have fun across miles and generations. Even if you haven't celebrated Passover before, make this the year to begin.
Apr 1, 2008
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Jon Thompson
Female Fertility Celebrated in Jewish Festival
In the male dominated Jewish religion it's good to find a unique festival that celebrates feminism and female fertility.
Apr 27, 2007
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Frances Spiegel
Origin of the Jewish Shavuot
The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.
Apr 11, 2007
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Katrien Vander Straeten
Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish holidays, strictly observed by even most secular Jews.
Sep 30, 2006
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Katrien Vander Straeten
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year
The Jewish holiday Rosh HaShanah, or the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of a time of introspection, repentance and new resolutions. It is solemn as well as festive.
Sep 25, 2006
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Katrien Vander Straeten
Jewish Days of Repentance
The Jewish people observe a penitential period of 40 Days, which include the two most important holidays.
Sep 25, 2006
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Katrien Vander Straeten
