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More Than Gifts: Cultivating an Attitude of Thankfulness During Hanukkah

“I want my children to enjoy celebrating their Judaism, and since everyone around them is getting gifts, I am okay with their getting some, too. My compromise has been to shift the focus away from getting as many presents as possible and toward giving being a part of how we celebrate the holiday.” Beautiful parenting advice for families celebrating Hanukkah this December from Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal.

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What Blessings Are Said on Shabbat?

What are all of the blessings we say on Shabbat? What order do they go in? What are the words? Follow along to grab an easy one sheet printable, listen to audio, watch videos and more. PJ Library has everything you need to learn some key Shabbat basics.

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