Shalom! Thank you for your interest in the Judaism site at BellaOnline.

There will be new content each week, which I hope will provoke thought, inspire growth, and – at the very least – spark your interest. We will explore the holidays - providing general information, activities for children and foods to prepare. We will identify values inherent in Jewish life and examine the life cycle – from birth to death. We will look at Jewish history, people, books and traditions.

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The newsletter will inform you of the latest articles on the site and tell you what is going on at the Jewish forum. It will also provide links to both those places. It is my hope to use the forum as place for great conversations! I hope you’ll join me there.

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Thanks again for being here. I hope this will be an avenue for you to explore new things, reconnect with something old and satisfy your curiosity!