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Tzitzit: The Complete Guide to the Four-Corner Mitzvah

Every morning, millions of Jewish men around the world put on tzitzit before anything else. Whether you grew up wearing them, are just reconnecting with your roots, or are simply curious, our complete guide covers everything from fabric choices and tying customs to what actually makes them kosher.

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Is There Such a Thing as Jewish Art?

Open an art history book and you will barely find Judaism. Open a book on Judaism and you will barely find art. The two worlds seem to stand light-years apart

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Bar Mitzvah Cash Gifts & Multiples of 18

Invited to a Bar Mitzvah and wondering how much to give? In Jewish tradition, cash gifts are given in multiples of 18, a practice known as giving ‘Chai’ (Life). Discover

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Jewish Wedding Traditions: What To Expect

No two weddings — let alone Jewish weddings — are alike. Depending on how religiously observant the couple and their families are, as well as their community’s minhagim (customs), proper etiquette and festivities at

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Hebrew slang words that somehow follow you home

Sunburn fades. Saying “stam” in every conversation does not. Hebrew slang has a funny way of sneaking into your vocabulary. Maybe it starts innocently with a casual “sababa” after two