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            <title><![CDATA[Instructions in Eight Steps]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/cs/chanukahgeneral/ht/hol_chan_light.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These instructions explain how to light the Hanukkah Menorah (Chanukiah). ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[All About Passover]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/passover/a/all_pesach.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn about the Jewish holiday of Passover (Pesach in Hebrew), Judaism's Festival of Freedom.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tour Auschwitz]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/holocaust/ss/ausch_tour.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tour Auschwitz with Survivor Eliezer Hauser Shimoni]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Purim Story]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/purim/a/purimstory.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Read the story of the Purim. It includes the heroine Queen Esther, the hero Morechai, the villain Haman and the fate of the Jewish people.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Traveler&#039;s Prayer]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/cs/hebrew/f/prayer_travel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is the Traveler's Prayer recited by Jews before they go on a trip. ]]></description>
            <category>religion</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[How To Jewish Weddings]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/weddings/ss/wedding_how_9.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Virtually experience a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony. This step-by-step guide shows how Jewish weddings are celebrated. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conservative Judaism]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/conservativejudaism/a/conservative.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Conservative Judaism generally accepts the binding nature of Jewish Law (halakhah), but believes that the Law should change and adapt, absorbing aspects of the predominant culture while remaining true to Judaism's values.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Be a Mensch]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/judaismbasics/a/howtobeamensch.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[&quot;Mensch&quot; is a Yiddish word that means a person of integrity. In this article learn about four Jewish values that can help us each become a modern-day mensch.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shiva - Period of Mourning]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/cs/deathandmourning/f/shiva.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In Judaism, Shiva is the seven day mourning period observed by Jews after the funeral. ]]></description>
            <category>religion</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fruit Noodle Kugel (Pareve)]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/yomkippurprefast/r/kugal_swtnoodle.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This pareve Fruit Noodle Kugel, loved by adults and children alike, is perfect for both before and after the Yom Kippur fast. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Israel Coloring Pages]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/israel/a/israel_color.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Print these Israel coloring pages, worksheets and games for your children. You can print Israeli flags and Israeli seals for your kids to color and hang on your door in honor of Israel's Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) and Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut). &#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[L&#039;Chaim]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/prayersworshiprituals/f/lchaim.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why Jews say L'Chaim when they drink wine.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FAQ: Jewish Naming Customs]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/hebrewname1/a/namesfaq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to choose and give a Hebrew name to your baby. Read FAQ about Jewish naming customs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Torah, Hebrew Bible]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_c/bl_torah.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner explains why Jews refer to their sacred text as Torah rather than as Old Testament.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unveiling Ceremony]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/cs/deathandmourning/f/unveiling_what.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is the unveiling ceremony.]]></description>
            <category>religion</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sex]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/sexinjudaism/a/sex.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What does Judaism's view on sex?]]></description>
            <category>religion</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sabbath Candles]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/sabbath1/p/all_nerot.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to light Sabbath candles. Why do Jewish women light Shabbat candles?  Which blessings are recited. What rituals are practiced on Judaism's Day of Rest?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Jewish Coloring Pages]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/jewishfamilyfun/a/coloringpages.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jewish Parents can print these free coloring pages for their Jewish Kids. A great page to bookmark so you can print Jewish coloring pages anytime!]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ask the Rabbi - Clothing Worn by Jews]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_o/bl_simmons_clothing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers a question about clothing worn by Jews.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hebrew Names - Naming a Jewish Baby]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/library/3_lifecycles/names/bl_names_boys.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn about Hebrew names. Choose a Hebrew name. Read FAQ about Jewish naming customs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rosh Hashanah Pages for Kids]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/roshhashana/a/shana_kidpages.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Print these coloring pages, worksheets and games for your children to enjoy while you prepare for the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sweet Brisket]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/roshhashanarecipes/r/brisketcola.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This sweet brisket recipe is in the spirit of celebrating a sweet Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kippah]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/prayersworshiprituals/f/kippah.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why Jews wear yarmulkes, or kippahs, on their heads.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jewish Wedding Ring]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_c/bl_weddingring.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner explains why, during the Jewish wedding ceremony, the groom puts the ring on the bride's index finger.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Names and Judaism]]></title>
            <link>http://judaism.about.com/od/hebrewname1/a/jud_names.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What does Judaism say about names? Why do Jews often give their children Hebrew names in addition to English names? Is the Bible or modern Israel the best source for Hebrew names? ]]></description>
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