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Tag: Customs
We Reclaimed Two Jewish Wedding Customs and You Can Too
There are many Jewish wedding customs out there, finding the right ones for you can help you explore the more subtle emotions of the event.
Emily Jaeger
May 15, 2023
LGBTQ+
Lifecycles
Aninut: What Should Mourners Do Until Burial
The period from the time of death until burial is known as aninut - the customs of the mourners during the initial stages of bereavement.
Rabbi Carl Astor
,
The Observant Life (Book)
February 26, 2023
Death and Dying
Lifecycles
Customs for Hanukkah
Beyond lighting the menorah, Hanukkah customs include special foods, the dreidel and gift-giving, especially when spending time with family.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
December 6, 2022
Food
Hanukkah
