Judaism 101
Judaism 101: Moses, Aaron and Miriam
An excellent overview of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam from the book of Exodus from a Jewish perspective.
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Judaism 101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation
This site does a nice job in explaining how the Bar & Bat Mitzvah have evolved. It also contains information on Jewish Confirmation, and includes many links to related topics.
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Judaism 101: The Role of Women
This article about the role of women in Judaism clears up some historical misconceptions that have been linked to women and Judaism over the years.
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Judaism 101: Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews
Learn the differences between the Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews from this site.
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Judaism 101: Shabbat
Great site. Discusses Shabbat as the most important holiday. Describes Jews' activities on Shabbat and provides Biblical excerpts about the Sabbath. Also lists forbidden activities.
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Judaism 101: Synagogues, Shuls and Temples
Discusses the different terms for "synagogue," describing its function and organization. Also discusses The Temple.
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Judaism 101: Sages and Scholars
Provides brief biographies on a number of sages and scholars. Figures include Hillel, and Rabbis Akiba ben Joseph, Judah Ha-Nasi, and Maimonides.
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Judaism 101: The Name of God
This site explains the significance of names in Jewish thought, the various names of God, why Jewish people don't fully write the name of God, and pronunciation of the name of God.
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Judaism 101: Pesach: Passover
Wonderful information about the meaning of Passover, how Jews prepare for the holiday, and the order and contents of the seder.
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Judaism 101: Aseret Ha Dibrot: The "Ten Commandments"
Understand the Aseret ha-Dibrot of the Jewish tradition. This article draws on the differences between the Ten Commandments of Christian faiths and the 613 of the Jewish faith.
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Judaism 101: Life, Death and Mourning
Description of Jewish death and mourning rituals, tracing before, during, and after burial.
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Judaism 101: Rabbis, Priests & Other Religious Functions
This site provides a basic overview of the functions performed by a rabbi, chazzan, gabai, kohein, levi, rebbe, and tzaddik. The overviews are thoughtful and convey the information in an easy to read format.
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Judaism 101: The Counting of the Omer
Provides historical background. Also explains why it is that Jews count the Omer. Provides the dates of Lag B'Omer.
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Judaism 101: Magen David
A nice description and history of the famous Jewish symbol. The information is from an Orthodox view.
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Judaism 101: Signs and Symbols of Judaism
A nice listing and descriptions of the major symbols found in Judaism. Includes descriptions of the Mezuzah, Tzitzit and Tallit, and more.
