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The First Plague - Plague of Blood

The First plague: Waters in the river turned into blood. Exo 7:15

Above the Arctic Circle, a Cold War Rosh Hashana

It was early September 1956, the High Holidays were approaching, and Elihu Schimmel was in the Cold War's coldest theater.

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Passover Broccoli Knish

(From the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle)Servings: 6• 1 cup mashed potatoes• 1/3 cup matzo meal• 2 TB potato starch• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped• 2 egg whites *note• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper• 1/4…

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Simchat Torah

Have you ever been to a simcha? A simcha is a celebration. So if you have ever been to a wedding, birthday party, bar mitzvah, or any other celebration, you've been to a simcha. There is a Jewish…

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The Ningth Plague: Darkness

Exo 10:21 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.

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Passover Facts: 6 Things You Didn't Know About Passover

For most Americans, Passover is that time once a year when their Jewish friends can't eat pizza.

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Yeshua Offers Living Water

In Yeshua's day, a common practice during the seven days of Sukkot was that of a Nisuch Ha-Mayim (Water Ceremony). The custom consisted of the High Priest "[leading] a procession to the pool of…

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The Fifth Plague: Plague on Livestock

Ex 9:3 Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous…

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The third Plague: Lice from the Dust of the Earth

Exo 8:16 And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.

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Celebrating Rosh Hashana with Food

Food is an important part of the celebration of Jewish festivals. Not only does the preparation and serving of specially prepared dishes bring people together in communion, but the different types of…

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New Year of the Trees

Happy Tu BeShvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees. Tu BeShevat 2021 begins in the evening of Wednesday, January 27 and ends at sundown on Thursday, January 28.

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Matza Ball Soup

Matzah Ball soup is a Passover favorite that can be enjoyed any time of year. Passover commemorates the Israelites' exodus out of Egypt. The eight day holiday is steeped in tradition and delicious…

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