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What are Purim mishloach manot?
Mishloach manot are gifts of food that friends (and prospective new friends!) exchange on Purim. We are instructed in the scroll of Esther (9:19) to send gifts to one another.
What Does "Seder" Mean?
The Hebrew word seder means “order” and refers to the religious service and festive meal observed in Jewish households on Pesach.
Stories We Tell: Hero Israel
Sara is a great listener. She listens to everything, with her mind like a sponge soaking up as much teaching as possible—but sometimes she hears things a little differently than others. What happens when her classmates find out? Rabbi Josh Weinberg tells his original story.
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What goes on the seder plate?
The shank bone symbolizes the paschal offering brought to the Temple in Jerusalem in ancient times.