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Judaica StoreShop our online Judaica store for all your Judaica needs: books, mezuzahs, tefillin, tallit, holiday products, and much more! Read More
On the Essence of Shabbat ShuvahThere is an essential problem in the combination of Shabbat and teshuvah. Read More
Join the Pre-Yom Kippur Yizkor ProgramStarts Sunday at 9:00 a.m. EDT Read More
Why Start Yom Kippur With Kol Nidre?Contrary to what
one may expect, Kol Nidre is neither flowery nor inspiring (at first blush). Read More
How to Make Kreplach (Dough and Filling) From Scratch Read More

Tishrei 7, 5781

Jewish History

Birth of Zebulun
Birth of Zebulun
Zebulun, the son of Jacob and Leah, tenth of the Twelve...

Laws and Customs

Ten Days of Repentance
The 10-day period beginning on Rosh Hashanah and ending on Yom Kippur is known...

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Albany, NY 12208

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7:26 PM - Shabbat, September 26

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Holiday Ends

7:23 PM - Monday, September 28

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9 Yom Kippur Myths and Misconceptions

Here’s your chance to rethink some things that “everyone knows” about the holy day.

By Menachem Posner

14 Tips for an Amazing Yom Kippur at Home

Many of us will be celebrating Yom Kippur alone for the very first time. Here are our pro tips to making your at-home Yom Kippur meaningful and memorable

By Menachem Posner

Yom Kippur Services Quiz

By Menachem Posner

Why Start Yom Kippur With Kol Nidre?

Contrary to what one may expect, Kol Nidre is neither flowery nor inspiring (at first blush).

By Yehuda Shurpin

Why Would an Atheist Pray?

By Tzvi Freeman

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Tishrei 7, 5781

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