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Lag BaOmer 2026: A Joyful Day of Unity, Tradition, and Family CelebrationLag BaOmer is one of the happiest days on the Jewish calendar, celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer count between Passover and Shavuot. …
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Pesach (Passover) Explained for KidsPESACH (PASSOVER) WHAT IS PESACH, AND WHEN DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Passover or Pesach, as it is called in Hebrew, is the festival that reminds …
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ABC’s of PurimPurim is Judaism’s most dramatic, fun-filled holiday. When else can you dress up like a bunny rabbit and eat doughy triangles filled with poppy seeds? …
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ABC’s of Chanukah (Hanukkah)Everything you need to know about the holiday of Chanukah Chanukah (Hanukkah), the Festival of Lights, begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month …
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Eight Hanukkah Gift Ideas for the Grandchild Who Has EverythingBy Nechama Liss-Levinson When our kids were young, we busily searched for gifts to give them for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah. Now that we’re …
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THIS SUMMER, PJ Library Launches “The Great Lower East Side Scavenger Hunt”Perfect for Families to Explore at Their Own Pace, the Adventure is FREE and Runs MAY 27 Through Labor Day WHAT: This summer, families are …
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Tasty Meat Menu for ShavuotBaked GEFILTE FISH IN TOMATO SAUCE The other day I was looking for a bit of a variation in our gefilte fish. I decided to …
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Top 5 Jewish Summer Camps in New York City for an Unforgettable Summer
As summer approaches, Jewish families across New York begin the annual search for the perfect camp experience—one that blends fun, friendship, and a meaningful connection …
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What is Passover?
Passover is brimming with symbols of slavery and freedom. Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is known as the “holiday of freedom,” commemorating the Jewish Exodus from …
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Eight Family Ideas for Hanukkah
Ideas to light up your celebration during the eight nights of Hanukkah. Hanukkah arrives at the darkest time of the year when daylight is in …
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KID-FRIENDLY PASSOVER RECIPES THAT ARE TOO GOOD TO PASS-OVER!
PJ Library Offers Free Downloadable Passover Recipes for Kids on Its Jam-Packed Passover Hub PJ Library, long trusted as a resource for Jewish families (now …
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Keeping Tradition Alive: The Sephardic Hebrew Center and Cuba’s Jewish Story
The Sephardic Hebrew Center in Havana stands as a cornerstone of Jewish life in Cuba, preserving the cultural and religious identity of its community for …
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What is Tu B’Shvat?
The “new year for trees” has a special set of meaningful customs. Tu B’Shvat appears in the Talmud (Rosh Hashanah 2a) as one of the …
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“ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel” Thank You for Joining Us
A few days ago, we marked 40 years of saving lives, all in the shadow of the current devastating reality in Israel. We want to …
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