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White crocheted vest with tassels at the bottom.
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Tallit Katan

Find out about the tallit katan, a vest worn by many Jews to remind them of all the commandments in the Torah.

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Oil painting with gold frame of a bearded man with a large black hat.
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Rabbi Chacham Tzvi Portrait

Find out more about an important Jewish scholar who is still widely revered today.

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photo of a female rabbi
Podcast

Community Chats: Liberal Rabbi

Listen to this podcast to hear from Liberal Rabbi, Rabbi Lea Mühlstein, who shares her views on Judaism, community and the mitzvot.

Podcast

corner of a white prayer shawl with a blue and white tassel attached
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Techelet

Find out about tzitzit, the tassels attached to some Jewish garments, and why some Jews add a blue thread to these tassels.

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Blue head covering with yellow leaf embroidery
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Kippah

Find out about Jewish head coverings and Jewish communities from around the world.

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silver box with engraved scenes
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Silver Etrog Box

Learn more about the importance of the etrog in the Festival of Sukkot.

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Black and white photo of boys studying the Talmud
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Talmud page

Find out more about how a page of Talmud is laid out.

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Intern holds silver mezuzah in hands
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Intern’s Choice: Silver Mezuzah

Learn more about the Mezuzah from our intern, Cesare.

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Green velvet bag with two black boxes on top. Leather straps spooling around boxes.
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Tefillin

Find out more about how Jews prepare for prayer through the Tefillin.

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