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Videos teach sign language

photo - Israeli politicians learn to sign on the day that the Institute for the Advancement of Deaf Persons in Israel inaugurated a new online dictionary at the Knesset on Oct. 21

Israeli politicians learn to sign on the day that the Institute for…

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  • December 4, 2015
  • Performing Arts

Duo’s message is “laughter heals”

photo - The comedy team of Rabbi Bob Alpert and Ahmed Ahmed on their August 2015 Laugh in Peace Tour. (photo from Laugh in Peace)

The comedy team of Rabbi Bob Alpert and Ahmed Ahmed on their…

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  • December 4, 2015
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What is the miracle?

photo - The Chabad-Lubavitch public chanukiyah in front of Karlsruhe Palace in Germany. When we light the candles, we are, in effect, praying that the light of renewal, love and peace will break out in the world

The Chabad-Lubavitch public chanukiyah in front of Karlsruhe Palace in Germany. When…

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  • December 4, 2015
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Dreidel is more than a game

photo - Dreidels for sale in Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem

Dreidels for sale in Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem. (photo by Adiel lo…

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  • December 4, 2015
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Judith’s link to Maccabees

photo - Many Jews retain the custom of honoring Judith by eating cheese for Chanukah, and the custom of eating dishes like cheesecake and blintzes emerged from the story of Judith. Many Jews retain the custom of honoring Judith by eating cheese for Chanukah, and the custom of eating dishes like cheesecake and blintzes emerged from the story of Judith

Many Jews retain the custom of honoring Judith by eating cheese for…

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  • December 4, 2015
  • Celebrating the Holidays

Beacon of light, hope

photo - Fray Juan Ricci (1600-1681), sketch of the menorah as described in Exodus, undated. The number of lights on the chanukiyah – eight – is a break with the traditional seven-branched menorah

Fray Juan Ricci (1600-1681), sketch of the menorah as described in Exodus,…

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  • December 4, 2015
  • Celebrating the Holidays

Accumulating lights over holiday

photo - The schools of Hillel and Shammai debated how the chanukiyah’s candles should be lit

The schools of Hillel and Shammai debated how the chanukiyah’s candles should…

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  • December 4, 2015
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A platform for giving

photo - Naomi Brounstein, left, and Vivi Mann working on Ten Gav

Naomi Brounstein, left, and Vivi Mann working on Ten Gav. (photo by…

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  • December 4, 2015
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Ordinary holiday in Chelm

photo - Reb Cantor and Rabbi Yohon Abrahms paused at the top of the hill to watch the sun spread its warm red rays in a growing embrace across the Black Forest

Reb Cantor and Rabbi Yohon Abrahms paused at the top of the…

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  • December 4, 2015
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A fun family weekend away

photo - At the Hands On Children’s Museu, children learn many things, including just how large a bald eagle’s nest isr)

At the Hands On Children’s Museu, children learn many things, including just…

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  • December 4, 2015
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