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Understanding Rosh Hashanah

By Rabbi Dan Lewin Before entering a special and sacred day in the Jewish calendar, it’s crucial to understand its essential ideas and what we aim to derive from it.

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10 questions to ask yourself

By Laura Seymour Dear Families, We have just a short time until the holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins, which means lots of preparations — what to wear, what to make

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Rosh Hashanah shofar thoughts

By Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried Dear Rabbi Fried, What should I be thinking about when I hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah? It seems like there should be more focus

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Obituaries

Obituaries: September 13th, 2023

June Friedman June Helene Kobert Friedman died peacefully at home in Tamarac, Florida, at age 96 on Aug. 16, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in the Bronx to Richard and

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Passover Recipes

This Passover season, emphasize the seasonings

(JNS) Passover begins next week; there are signs of it everywhere. Kosher-for-Passover products are prominently displayed in major supermarkets. This year, especially, traditional dishes can be flavored and spiked with

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