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Ask A Jew: What are some of the Jewish food traditions related to celebration?

Jewish holiday foods carry centuries of history and symbolism, from challah and wine to apples, honey, latkes and Passover seder foods.
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Why the closing prayers of Judaism’s holiest holiday focus on repairing relationships with each other

Yom Kippur’s final Ne’ilah prayer service emphasizes repentance, forgiveness and repairing relationships with others before returning to God.
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Washington Jewish communities welcome Rosh Hashanah with prayer, tradition and a lot of sweets

Learn how Jewish communities in Washington celebrate Rosh Hashanah through prayer, shofar blowing, tashlich, family traditions and symbolic foods.
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How a Seattle-based Jewish game developer turned a Discord group into a refuge after Oct. 7

Jewish game developer Aviva Schecterson builds community and advocates against antisemitism in the gaming industry after Oct. 7.
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Washington’s Jewish communities spend more on security as hate incidents remain high

A Jewish Community in Seattle expanding its SAFE Washington program as synagogues and Jewish organizations respond to ongoing antisemitic threats.
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Ask a Jew: What are the different Holocaust remembrance days and their meaning? 

Learn the differences between Yom Hashoah, International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Tisha B’Av, and how each honors Jewish Holocaust victims.
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How faith grows stronger when believers make room for doubt

A reflection on faith, Thomas, Emily Dickinson and Jewish tradition argues that doubt does not weaken faith but can deepen and expand it.
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