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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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Hanukkah Photography Exhibit in New York Offers a Window Into Hasidic Jewish Life
One of the highlights of the Yiddish New York Festival will be the remarkable photography display called ‘Hanukkah in Mea Shearim’ When the Yiddish New …
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Smartphones and Kids: Harmful Effects and What to Do About It
On January 6, two of Apple’s biggest investors published an open letter calling on Apple and other high tech firms to do much more to …
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Medical clowning proven beneficial for kids with autism
Study performed in Israeli hospital-based special-ed program is first controlled research examining medical clowning as therapy for children with ASD. A breakthrough Israeli study published …
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Movies can be early detection system for autism
Israeli researchers indicate that tracking gaze patterns is measurable, reliable and offers great clinical potential. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have discovered a …
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NYC school-bus routing to get smart with Israeli tech
Via’s algorithms will help New York City optimize routes for 150,000 students traveling on 9,000 bus routes every day. School-bus pickups in New York City …
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Snack smart by creating the perfect pair
As a nutritionist counseling clients on healthy eating and weight loss, I am often asked about how to choose a healthy snack. Let’s face it: …
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Central Park Conservancy Reopens Beloved Playground
Central Park Conservancy Reopens Safari Playground After Reconstruction The beloved play space is the 15th playground to be comprehensively rebuilt by the Conservancy. The Central …
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