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The Seventh Plague: Very Grevious Hail

Exo 9:17 As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?Exo 9:18 Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been…

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Refugee "seder" tells modern day Passover stories

It was in Levinsky Park in South Tel Aviv eating matzah and charoset (traditional Passover food) with a group of non-Jewish men from Eritrea that I finally understood the meaning of Pesach (Passover).

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Porkless Shavuot

Calculating the time it took to go from Egypt to Mount Sinai, it is most likely that Moses was on Mount Sinai during the first Shavuot.

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Passover Baklava Cake

This rich, nutty confection is soaked in a honey-citrus syrup, giving it a flavor much like baklava. For the best flavor, soak overnight, and serve chilled. IngredientsCake: • Cooking spray • 3/4 cup…

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Passover Waffles

• 2 eggs separated• 3 Tablespoons oil• 1/2 cup buttermilk• 1/4 cup sugar• 1/3 cup matzah cake meal• 1/8 cup potato starch

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Purim

The feast of Purim is a joyous occasion. It is celebrated each year on the 14th and 15th days of the Hebrew month of Adar. Hamentashen are eaten, noise makers are rattled by the children, and a fun…

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If the Passover Story Were Told by the New York Times

The cycle of violence between the Jews and the Egyptians continues with no end in sight in Egypt.

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Vegan Tzimmis

ShalomVeg.com Recipes• 10 large carrots; peeled, diced• 2 medium potatoes cubed• 3 yams, or sweet potatoes Peeled and diced• 1 medium onion, diced• 8 large pitted prunes, halved• 2 cloves garlic,…

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Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of atonement, is the most sacred of the Jewish holidays. It is regarded as the "Sabbath of Sabbaths."

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Passover In Egypt: Did the Exodus Really Happen?

This question has puzzled biblical scholars, archeologists and all those interested in solving one of the Old Testament's most intriguing mysteries.

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The Sixth Plague: Boils

Exo 9:8 And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.

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Water Immersion (Tevilah Mikveh)

Water immersion (tevilah mikveh) ... repentance--and therefore forgiveness--is a predominant theme during Rosh Hashanah. ... Elul, the month preceding Tishri, is the beginning of a special 40-day…

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Dip Our Apple...

Jewish tradition requires us to dip our apple in honey on Rosh Hashana!

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Menorahs for Christmas

My favorite Christmas story is also a Hanukkah story. The best part about it is that it is true.

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Yom Kippur: A Solemn Look at the Severity of Sin

Our Predicament God is holy, and He must be regarded as holy (Lev. 19:2). Sin cannot exist where He is, and in fact His eyes are too pure even to look upon evil (Hab. 1:13). If God is to be…

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