Category: Religious Observances
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Yom Kippur: What’s it All About?
This week, Jews across the world will observe Yom Kippur. As I noted last week, there are several Hebrew words for the English word holiday. In this case holiday is appropriate, at least in its original meaning. The English word holiday derives from the Anglo Saxon (also called Old English)…
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Your Jewish Colleagues May Be Out Today. Here’s Why
Shana Tova! Or, in English, “Happy New Year!” If any of your Jewish colleagues are out of the office for Rosh Hashanah, you may be wondering what the holiday is about and why. To that end, I’ve written a short explanation of Rosh Hashanah for those who wish to learn…