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Creation Genesis
Hebrew Bible

What happens in Parashat Bereishit?

Torah Portion Bereishit in a Nutshell Name: Bereishit (Bereshit) Reading: Genesis 1:1 – 6:8 Haftarah Reading: Isaiah 42:5 – 43:10     Parashat Bereishit Summary

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butternut squash and pumpkin
Jewish and Israeli Food

What do we eat on Sukkot?

Many of the Jewish holidays are defined by their culinary traditions. Passover is characterized by its strict dietary laws and myriad matzahs, Rosh Hashanah is

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Rosh Hashanah trivia
Jewish Holidays

Rosh Hashanah Trivia Time!

The New Year is a fantastic opportunity to sit down with your family. But with two full days of the festival (this year three as

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Rosh Hashanah honey cake sweet new year
Jewish and Israeli Food

Classic Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake

Rosh Hashanah simply wouldn’t be complete without a delicious, sticky honey cake to serve up for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea throughout the holiday. A

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