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This Elul, Do You Know Your Priorities in Life?
The Hebrew month of Elul begins soon. During this month preceding the High Holidays, many Jews take time to reflect on the past year and to take stock of their actions.
Yom Kippur Videos
Learn about Tashlich, blow the shofar and more high holiday traditions with these videos.
Hanukkah-Related Baby Names and their Meanings
In Judaism, words are powerful; names are perhaps even more powerful. In the Torah, naming is an important theme related to identity and essence. If you find yourself looking for a name this Hanukkah, we hope this list inspired by the themes of the season will help.
The Gates are Closing, and God's Hand is Outstretched
The N’ilah service on late Yom Kippur afternoon is notable for its image of the Gates of Repentance closing their doors. At this late and hungry hour, for the final time during the Day of Atonement, we are summoned to repentance. The fact that many Sages argue we can actually delay our atonement to the end of the Sukkot holiday does not lessen the drama of the moment.
Learn About the Story of Hanukkah with Shalom Sesame
With your children, watch these Shalom Sesame videos to learn the story of Hanukkah. Then try the discussion ideas and activities recommended by Reform Jewish educators to further extend the lessons learned in the videos.
Maoz Tzur & Oh Hanukkah: Learn These Traditional Hanukkah Songs
Here are the lyrics of two of the most traditional Hanukkah songs, so you can sing along!
12 Catchy, Modern Hanukkah Songs
Can you name any Hanukkah songs beyond "I Have a Little Dreidel" and Adam Sandler's famous "Chanukah Song"? When it comes to Jewish holidays, Hanukkah boasts plenty of great tunes - you just don't know them yet!
8 Chocolatey Ideas for Each Night of Hanukkah
A friend of mine described tasting some chocolate as "more" - as in, each bite makes him want more chocolate. That's how I think about Hanukkah: It creates more opportunities for chocolate! Here are eight ideas.