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Fun Passover Haggadahs for Kids and Families
Let's Have Some Fun This Passover
"Our Passover Seder was really fun and I learn a lot!" If these are the words you hope to hear from your children at the end of this years Seder you have come to the right place. With any of the Passover Haggadahs in this collection, you will have a unique and fun Seder, without sacrificing tradition. Each of the Haggadah presented here offer something special for the family, while they tell the story of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt and include the traditional prayers and blessing. Shown here...

Valentines Day Religious and Spiritual Gifts for Jewish Women
Valentine's Day Ideas for your Jewish Wife or Israeli Girlfriend
I don't know whether she is religious or not, most of Bar Refaeli's pics on the internet are not Kosher. If you really want to make your Valentine happy with a Religious and/or Spiritual gift - think of her as Bar Refaeli. Choose the best for her. That's our intention here - to present the most beautiful Valentine's Day Religious and Spiritual gifts for Jewish women. Hope you will help us achieve the goal with your suggestions. Image From ~ 9 SN

Menorah and Dreidel
The Menorah and Hanukkah
The seven branch Menorah is not to be confused with the eight branched Hanukiah (Chanukkiah) or Hanukkah Menorah which symbolizes the victory of the Jews over their Greek oppressors in the second century BCE. The eight branches of the Hanukkah Menorah is meant to relate to the miracle of the oil which rededicated the Temple and burnt for eight days. The original Temple Menorah vanished later on when the Rome was ravished by the Vandals in the Fifth Century CE. Other stories on the disappearan...

Chanukah Menorahs and Candles
What is a Hanukkah Menorah?
Chanukah (also spelled Hanukkah and Hanuka) is observed by lighting a special candlabrum, called a menorah (or a hanukkiah). It has nine branches, one for each night of the holiday, plus the "shammus" or "shamash". The shammus is the "servant" candle, which is used to light the others. It is usually placed above, below, or off to the side of the other candles. Menorahs can be made of wood, clay, metal, glass or even LEDs (like this one). They can be straight, curved, spiral or a semi-circle....

Purim Explanation and Purim Gifts
The Story Behind Purim
Purim is celebrated in the memory of Jewish people living in Persia. They were saved from being exterminated from ancient Iran. You can read the story in detail in the Lens on The Fast of Esther . Purim is celebrated on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar. In cities that were protected by a surrounding wall at the time of Joshua - Purim is celebrated on the 15th of the month and is known as Shushan Purim. Image From ~ Bronfman Center NYU.

Best Jewish Gifts: Judaism and Jewish Holidays and Celebrations
An Ancient Faith
Judaism is one of the oldest surviving religions in the world. It claims a historical continuity of more than 3000 years. I admire Judaism and Jews for many reasons. I like History and am amazed how long followers of this religion have been able to preserve their philosophy and culture despite so many adversities. Another fact that I admire about the Jewish people is their high level of achievement in academics and various professions/business. This Lens is the Lensography of all my gift p...

Tu B Shevat Gifts - Jewish New Year for Trees
The Jewish Arbor Day
Tu B Shevat, also written Tu Bishvat is the Jewish New Year for Trees. Tu means the number 15 in Hebrew, therefore literally Tu B Shevat means 15th day of the 11th month - Shevat - in the Jewish calendar. Tu B Shevat is the new year for the purpose of calculating the age of trees for tithing. Each tree planted after the 15th of Shevat during the previous year is considered to have turned one year old on Tu B Shevat. Image From ~ Milwaukee Hillel

Best Yom Kippur Books for Kids 2012
Books Can Help Children Understand Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the day of atonement is a significant Jewish holiday. It is the final day of the ten days of awe, which begin on Rosh Hashanah. It is a time of reflection, when Jewish people review their past mistakes, ask and give forgiveness, let go of grudges and look at the bigger picture. It is often a difficult holiday for children to understand. Here you will find a collection of Yom Kippur books for kids, any of which will help children to understand the significance of the day. The even...

Best Rosh Hashanah Books for Kids 2012
Books for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, celebrated on the 1 Tishrei, which typically falls sometime in September on the Gregorian calendar. To kids, Rosh Hashanah is the time when the Shofar (rams horn) is blown at the synagogue and when we eat apples and honey and enjoy challah bread in round loaves, rather than the traditional braided loaf. To adults it is a time to come together. The first of the 10 days of Awe, at time for reflection and forgiveness. The books on this page will help childr...

Tenth of Tevet Asarah Be Tevet Gifts and Presents
What's Tenth of Tevet
The Tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tevet, is a minor fast day in Judaism. It is a "low fast" observed from sunrise to sunset. Usually this fast day is observed in December or January. The Hebrew word Tevet means: The Tenth attribute that enables a human being to be able to exchange or trade the gifts or talents of his natural strength into the spiritual realm that designs the purpose of his life. Read More on Wikipedia Image From ~ Ngabo