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8 Places in Europe Given Biblical Names by Jews
Invariably, we would give our new homeland a name from the Bible.
By Yehuda Altein
Take the Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai Quiz
What do you know about this great sage?
By Menachem Posner
What Is Lag BaOmer?
Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a festive day on the Jewish calendar.
By Menachem Posner
What You Need to Know About Blessings Before Eating
Making a blessing before eating is how we acknowledge the creator who provides us with the food; now that you know the why, read of the what and how
By Yehuda Shurpin
Does a Convert Sit Shiva for Non-Jewish Parents?
Jewish law is not just technical. It is sensitive to the human reality.
By Aron Moss
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