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What Is a Mezuzah?
A mezuzah is a sacred parchment inscribed by hand with two portions of Torah. It is stored in a protective case and hung on the doorposts of Jewish homes.
A mezuzah is a sacred parchment inscribed by hand with two portions of Torah. It is stored in a protective case and hung on the doorposts of Jewish homes.
What Is a Cantor?
In Judaism a cantor, also known as a chazzan or hazzan, is the person who leads the congregation in prayer. Cantors play an important role in Jewish religious life because music is an important part of Jewish prayer services.
In Judaism a cantor, also known as a chazzan or hazzan, is the person who leads the congregation in prayer. Cantors play an important role in Jewish religious life because music is an important part of Jewish prayer services.
What Is Shabbat?
The Jewish Sabbath day of rest, called Shabbat in Hebrew, begins on Friday evening and ends on Saturday evening.
The Jewish Sabbath day of rest, called Shabbat in Hebrew, begins on Friday evening and ends on Saturday evening.
What Is Havdalah?
An introduction to havdalah, a beautiful ritual that brings Shabbat to an end.
An introduction to havdalah, a beautiful ritual that brings Shabbat to an end.
2008-2009 Jewish Holiday Calender
The Jewish holidays that fall in 2008-2009. The last one is Tisha B'Av in July 2009.
The Jewish holidays that fall in 2008-2009. The last one is Tisha B'Av in July 2009.
2009-2010 Jewish Holiday Calender
The first Jewish holiday in 2009-2010 is Rosh HaShanah in September 2009.
The first Jewish holiday in 2009-2010 is Rosh HaShanah in September 2009.