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Before the Yom Kippur fast, cholent offers comfort

A hearty dish that is filling but not fancy, cholent is in line with Yom Kippur’s solemn theme. And it can be prepared hours in advance, making it a practical dish for home cooks who want to avoid the last-minute rush before the Kol Nidre service.

Keeping kosher — but just on holidays

When the Jewish holidays roll around, many otherwise nonobservant Jews seek out kosher food and wine. JTA staff writer Sue Fishkoff examines why.

Understanding the lost art of repentance and its urgency

In these weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it seems that the need to understand what repentance is and why it matters is more urgent than ever, writes the author of “Repentance: The Meaning and Practice of Teshuvah.”

As recession drags on, middle-class families forced to turn to Jewish food banks

The meaning of the shofar, and the how-to

Heeb to cease print edition, will maintain website

Seeking forgiveness on Selichot with help from the pros

Survey indicates Jewish singing spurs Jewish engagement

Exploring Jewish ancestry through food

University of Alabama breaks ground on Hillel

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