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Shabbat: The Ultimate Guide to the Jewish Day of Rest
A comprehensive guide to Shabbat — from Friday preparation to Saturday night havdalah. Everything you need to know about the Jewish Sabbath: candle-lighting, prayers, meals, restrictions, and meaning.
Hanukkah: The Complete Guide to the Festival of Lights
A comprehensive guide to Hanukkah — the history of the Maccabees, the miracle of oil, how to light the menorah, dreidel rules, latkes and sufganiyot, gift-giving, and deeper meaning.
How to Light Shabbat Candles: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to know about lighting Shabbat candles — when to light, who lights, how many candles, the blessing in Hebrew and English, and the beautiful custom of covering your eyes.
How to Celebrate Hanukkah: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah — buying a menorah, lighting candles in the right order, saying the blessings, playing dreidel, making latkes, and creating meaningful traditions for eight nights.
Tractate Shabbat: The Laws That Shape Jewish Rest
Tractate Shabbat derives 39 categories of forbidden work from the Tabernacle's construction, contains the laws of Hanukkah, and establishes the life-saving principle that overriding Shabbat to save a life is not just permitted — it is required.