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Sep03
List of Mishnah Chapters by First Letter
One mourning practice is to use the first letters of chapters of Mishnah to spell out the name of the deceased. Here is a list to help.
Feb18
How Far Should One Go to Make Peace?
How far should one go to make peace? We can learn the answer to this from looking at stories of how Aaron makes peace.
May11
What is a Kippah?
There is a wide range of specific customs related to the issue of covering the head, including what to cover it with.
Feb14
What is Pareve Food?
Some foods, neither meat nor dairy in origin, are known as pareve and government standards may differ from Rabbinical definitions.
Feb13
The Jewish Housewarming: Celebrating Your Hanukat HaBayit
Remember that your home is not just a place to live but a sanctuary for your soul, a hub for community, and a legacy for ...
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