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Jun12
What is Bikur Holim, Visiting the Sick? Why is it Important?
“Bikur holim” in Hebrew means visiting the sick. Here’s some guidance on how to do this important Mitzvah.
May15
How to Travel Jewishly
How can you travel in a Jewish way? Emily Jaeger offers five solid ways that you might want to consider when you're traveling the world.
Sep22
Reflections on Death (1973)
Heschel writes in 1973 in "Reflections on Death": Life here and now is the task. Every moment can be an achievement.
Jun30
How to Hang a Mezuzah
Learn how to hang a mezuzah, including positioning and the blessing, and some of the reasons behind why we do it this way.
May08
Soaking and Salting Kosher Meat
After an animal has been butchered, inspected, and forbidden parts removed, the meat still needs to have as much blood removed as possible.
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