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Rosh Hashanah Customs, Explained | Judaica Webstore Blog

Wondering why Jewish people throw bread into the river every fall, what apples and honey symbolize, or why we put a fish head on the table? We have the answers!

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Japanese Foreign Minister Views Children’s Memorial, Honorary Tree at Yad Vashem

The ‘Hall of Names’ commemorating victims of the Holocaust at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Photo: David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons. …

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Not even aliens can shake up a clan of NYC Jews in ‘The Magnificent Meyersons’

An extraterrestrial cameo helps a family come to terms with their existential questions in this independent film written and directed by Evan Oppenheimer

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Israeli high jumper wins gold at under-20 world championships

Yonathan Kapitolnik sets a new Israeli record with his 2.26-meter jump at event in Kenya

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A Healthy Rosh Hashanah Menu

Every year, Jamie and I along with our amazing contributors post tons of holiday menu ideas to get those creative kitchen juices flowing! I always have health

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WATCH: Israel Sends Paralympic Athletes to Tokyo | United with Israel

Members of the Israeli delegation include Arabs and Druze.

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Jerusalem of Stone

We're not sure who made this variation on the Jerusalem city logo, but its pretty accurate for the moment.

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Ask the Expert: Why Blow the Shofar? | My Jewish Learning

Is there a reason we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, and not a real trumpet? I know it's traditional, but is there a reason that the shofar is so special?

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Israeli athletes parade in empty Tokyo stadium as Paralympic Games kick off

Rower Moran Samuel and boccia player Nadav Levi serve as flag bearers for 33-member delegation set to compete in 11 sports as Games begin under pandemic's shadow

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Paralympic swimmer Iyad Shalabi wins Tokyo gold, is 1st Arab Israeli medalist

In his 4th Games, 34-year-old from Shfaram wins 100m backstroke event on first day of competitions; sports minister fetes 'huge achievement'

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After spring of strife, Lod opens its doors to artists of traveling museum Zumu

Curator Melina Gitzin Adiram saw her planned exhibit derailed by ethnic violence; she changed focus and now hopes to heal some rifts through art emplaced in residential spaces

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Six Israeli Artists Create Exclusive Apple Playlists to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah

Omer Adam. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Apple Music launched a new project in collaboration with Israeli singers that was inspired by …

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Israeli Paralympic swimmer Mark Malyar wins gold, breaks world record

21-year-old is second gold medalist in Tokyo pool in 2 days, after no Israeli swimmer had achieved such a feat since 2004

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Israeli swimmer Ami Omer Dadaon wins silver at Tokyo Paralympics

Dadaon finishes second in the men's 150-meter individual medley, netting Israel its third medal in the games

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Flock to Jerusalem’s Bible Lands Museum for this family-friendly bird exhibit

See how ancient avians were feared, revered, or just part of everyday life in cultures around the world, plus kids can enjoy an interactive play area with costumes and games

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WATCH: Understanding Shmita, Israel’s Sabbatical for the Land | United with Israel

What is the significance of a sabbatical year for agriculture?

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Israeli swimmer again breaks world record, takes gold at Paralympic Games in Tokyo

After breaking the world record and winning a gold medal in the 200m individual medley, Mark Malyar does it again for the 400m freestyle.

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