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Primarily Hebrew (legal text), with historical inclusion of Aramaic formulae. In some communities, additional vernacular languages may appear alongside the traditional text. (1)
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Not Wearing Shoes of the Deceased

Kohanim removing shoes before blessing

Cholent the comfort food for Shabbat

kashrut-the Jewish dietary laws

Classical Challah bread recipe

Eating Challah on Shabbat?

The tradition of eating milk products on Shavuot

Havruta: Learning in Pairs

Getting out of Egypt Pesach escape game

Mediterranean Jewish sounds

The mourners Kaddish

Dining at Chinese Restaurants on Christmas Day: A Contemporary Jewish Urban Tradition

Illustrated ketubot

Children Knocking on the Door at Pesach

Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Adio Kerida (Adiós querida) song

The Custom of erecting a matzebah (Jewish Tombstone) in Eastern Europe

Costumes, Disguise, and Drag on Purim

Hanukkah resolutions

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