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Providing humanitarian, spiritual, and educational services in the Russian Jewish Community and beyond.

10/15/2026

Everyone’s heard of the Tower of Babel, but what were the builders actually after? Test yourself on this week’s Torah portion and share your score in the comments! 👉

What was the stated motivation of the builders?

10/06/2026

Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re officially back at chapter one. Did you know the Book of Bereish*t (Genesis) spans over 2,000 years? Here are 13 fascinating facts to kick off the new cycle. 👉

Journey through Bereish*t with 13 enlightening facts.

09/30/2026

Coming up right after Sukkot: music, dancing, and community celebration! Here’s your quick guide to Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. 👉

Images (from Flash90) were not captured on the holiday. In Short When: Starts in the evening of October 2, and concludes after nightfall of October 4, 2026. What: The holiday of Sukkot is followed by an independent holiday called Shemini Atzeret. In Israel, this is a one-day holiday; in the Diaspora...

09/28/2026

Sukkot is in full swing! Whether you're visiting a Sukkah or shaking the Lulav, here is your one-stop guide to enjoying the rest of the holiday. 👉

The basic Sukkot observances, with links leading to more information.

09/24/2026

Ever wonder why we move our dining room outside for an entire week? Discover 9 surprising reasons why spending time in a Sukkah is an experience you won’t want to miss. 👉

For just over one week a year, the Jewish world moves out to the shady confines of the sukkah. Here are nine reasons you'll want to pull up a chair.

09/17/2026

Yom Kippur is this Sunday night and Monday! Think you know the holiday? Check out these 19 facts every Jew should know. 👉

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, when we are closest to G‑d and most connected to the essence of our souls.

09/15/2026

As we look ahead to Yom Kippur next week, explore 15 historical events - both ancient and modern - that took place on this sacred day. 👉

Quite a number of things happened on Yom Kippur.

09/10/2026

Ready for a fresh start? Discover 6 inspiring reasons to pause and hear the shofar this coming Rosh Hashanah. 👉

Sometimes the most important reason is the simplest one: We do it because God asked us to.

09/08/2026

Your complete guide to celebrating Rosh Hashanah! From sweet traditions to simple blessings, get ready to welcome a beautiful, sweet New Year. 👉

The basic Rosh Hashanah observances, with links leading to more information.

09/03/2026

Think you can score 10/10 on these Rosh Hashanah trivia riddles? Test your knowledge on holiday traditions and let us know how you did in the comments! 👉

Test your Rosh Hashanah knowledge!

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