Found under 'Prayer'

Close up image of a lighted candle flame
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The Ritual of Shiva

Find out more about the Ritual of Shiva in Judaism by watching this short animated video.

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The Five Books of Miriam

Find out more about Miriam and the Miriam tradition through this commentary of the Torah.

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Photograph of synagogue with pale walls, high ceilings, wooden benches and a large white ark.
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Chanted Prayer

Hear the sound of sung Hebrew prayer.

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a photograph of parchment inscribed with Kabbalistic writings in Hebrew
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Kabbalistic Amulet

Find out about Kabbalah (Jewish Mysticism) by learning about this Kabbalistic amulet.

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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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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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A black and white photograph of a boy laying Tefillin at his Bar Mitzvah
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Laying Tefillin

Explore the Bar Mitzvah ceremony through this photograph.

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Close up of Illuminated Prayer book
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Hear the Shema

Listen to the Shema prayer.

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