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14 Facts About the Krymchak Jews of Crimea
The ancient Jewish community of the Crimean Peninsula who adopted the language, lifestyle, and dress of their Tatar neighbors while remaining steadfast in Jewish belief and practice.
By Yehuda Altein
Take the “Redemption of the Firstborn” Quiz
Do you know about the firstborn baby ceremony?
By Menachem Posner
Why the Tallit Barcode?
The kabbalistical and practical reasons for the black stripe some have on their tallit.
By Moshe Miller
The Origin and Meaning Behind the Ana Bekoach Prayer
Learn about Ana Bekoach, a beautiful liturgical poem beseeching G-d to guard and purify those who follow Him.
By Motteleh Schusterman
How Simple Are the Simple Pleasures?
By Eliezer Shemtov
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