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Observance

Finding the Magic in Shemini Atzeret

For the witches at Jewitch Camp, observing the holiday means combining Jewish prayers with neo-pagan rituals

By Merissa Nathan Gerson · October 2, 2015
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Food

Move Over, Matzo Balls. Here Come Kreplach, the Metaphysical Dumplings.

On Hoshana Rabbah, as the High Holidays’ period of judgment comes to a conclusion, give your chicken soup a taste of something meaningful

By Carol Ungar · October 1, 2015
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The Scroll

What Is Shemini Atzeret, Anyway?

We ask the experts about the High Holiday season’s least-understood festival

By Zachary Schrieber · October 15, 2014
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The Scroll

How Did Simchat Torah Get So Popular?

The festive holiday now overshadows Shemini Atzeret, which has biblical roots

By Shlomo M. Brody · October 15, 2014
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Observance

Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah FAQ

Everything you ever wanted to know about the holidays

By The Editors · October 9, 2009
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