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Can I hang a mezuzah inside my room?

As we hear about mezuzot being ripped from doorways, and as we worry about mounting anti-Semitism, you might wonder whether hanging a mezuzah on your outside doorpost is a great idea.

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Ellen Morrow Ellen Morrow

When should Chanukah candles be lighted?

One of the points of lighting Chanukah candles is so that others can see them, as a way of publicizing the miracle of Chanukah – whether that is the story of the little oil that lasted eight nights, or the miracle of our very survival. So they are meant to be lit after sunset, and then placed where they can be seen by others.

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Ellen Morrow Ellen Morrow

What do the Nine Candles on the Menorah Mean?

While the eight nights – and so the eight candles – don’t traditionally have meanings attached to each individual night, some modern leaders are seeking to give each day a specific meaning or value.

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