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Fast Forward Planning a Seder? Be careful which online calendar you consult for the date
Displaying the night when Passover begins as an ‘all day' holiday is confusing — and wrong
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Yiddish World The Forward launches the Yiddish Community Calendar
We want to be your go-to source for Yiddish-themed events, whether online or in-person, in English or in Yiddish
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Fast Forward A year without Hanukkah? It’s a mathematical certainty in the year 3031
Time keeps on slippin' into the future thanks to imperfections in the Hebrew calendar
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Culture When is Hanukkah 2022?
Hanukkah’s on the ‘late’ side this year. Find out when the holiday starts — and why the dates seem to move so much from year to year
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Culture Finally, a calendar that embraces the miraculous and circular nature of Jewish time
The past two years, the High Holidays have come late in autumn, requiring several sweaters and rain coats, especially for last year’s outdoor pandemic services. This year, Jews around the world are startled to discover that with September barely underway, we’re closing in on early Rosh Hashanah. Holidays sneak up every year, but Jewish holidays…
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The Schmooze Are You Ready For the ‘Naughty Jewish Boys’ Calendar?
2014 may have been the year of the Nice Jewish Guys calendar, but 2015 promises something a little naughtier. Calling all “Jewish men willing to pose shirtless, in underwear, or tastefully nude,” (chubby or hairy? that’s ok too) playwright Duncan Pflaster wants you for his Naughty Jewish Boys calendar. The idea came as a reaction…
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The Schmooze How About A Nice Jewish Guy For Your Wall?
(JTA) — Don’t confuse them with the “Hottest Rabbis” of 2013, for which the Jewrotica website is currently soliciting nominations. No, these are the “Nice Jewish Guys” of 2014: the stars of a glossy wall calendar produced in partnership with JDate, just in time for Thanksgivukkah. This year’s gentlemen include Roe (shown caressing a braided…
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