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The Torah and Haftorah passages, the Yizkor prayers and the avoidance of leather footwear on Yom Kippur all have relevance on this Shabbat of Shabbats

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish holidays, strictly observed by even most secular Jews.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are two of the most important holy days in the Jewish Year, but attending services during the Days of Awe can be a challenge for many Jews.

Rosh Hashanah is more than a Jewish celebration of the changing of the year; It symbolizes a Jew's ongoing spiritual commitment to God, to oneself and to his community.

Jews are commanded to pray and to participate in Judaism, but above all, to honor, respect and when necessary, defend the safety of a human life.

At Yom Kippur, Jews ask for forgiveness for hurting others; but is there a responsibility for the injured to promote reconciliation, too?

The Jewish people observe a penitential period of 40 Days, which include the two most important holidays.

A new season means many holidays and celebrations for homeschoolers to explore.

Rosh Hashana, or the Jewish new year is an important day of the Jewish calender. The Jewish New Year is a holiday dedicated to reflection, prayer and penitence.

U.S. holidays and observances in September 2009 include Labor Day, the Jewish high holidays, the Muslim celebration Eid ul-Fitr, and the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Tests and games often conflict with Jewish holidays. Ideally. parents can give dates to teachers, coaches in the spring, before they complete fall schedules.

Between them, mystery writers Jonathan and Faye Kellerman have authored over 40 detective fiction novels that keep readers wanting more.

Many teams have had two pitchers who produced great seasons together, but few could compare to Koufax and Drysdale in 1965.

This comprehensive study guide will help students study for a reading comprehension test on Night by Elie Weisel, including vocabulary, literary elements, and plot.

For many Jews, the three-sided sukkah and the traditions they celebrate during the Festival of Booths symbolize their link with their ancestors' pursuit for a homeland.

Whitechapel Art Gallery is offering several new exhibitions which feature work by Elizabeth Peyton, David Bomberg, Jacob Epstein, Isaac Rosenberg and others.

In Argentina around 150 days per year are dedicated to religious celebrations, to the commemoration of historic events or people, and to honour family or professions.

The mark of the beast is one of the most talked about topics from the Bible. This Bible study compares the mark of the beast with the marks or signs of God.

Israel fought four wars with its Arab neighbors. Every time Israel's very survival was at stake.

For centuries goats have been associated with curious practices and ceremonies in religion, folklore, witchcraft and superstition.