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Candle Lighting
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Bar Mitzvah Party Culture: DJs, Dancers, and the Candle-Lighting Ceremony
The bar mitzvah party — from motivator dancers and montage videos to candle-lighting ceremonies and over-the-top themes — is a uniquely American Jewish institution. How did a religious milestone become a party-planning juggernaut?
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How to Host a Shabbat Dinner
A complete guide to hosting a Shabbat dinner — from shopping and timing to candle lighting, kiddush, hamotzi, and the meal itself. Whether it's your first time or your five hundredth, here's how to make Friday night beautiful.
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Menorah Lighting: Laws, Customs, and the Light of Hanukkah
A comprehensive guide to the laws and customs of lighting the Hanukkah menorah, from the number of candles to placement, timing, blessings, and family traditions.
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