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Jewish festivals: References & Edit History

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  • Jennifer Murtoff
    Jennifer Murtoff is a bilingual English-Spanish publishing professional with a master’s degree in Hispanic linguistics.

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Add new Web site: Embassy of Israel In India - Jewish festivals. Mar 07, 2025
Add new Web site: Learn Religious - Jewish Holidays. Nov 26, 2024
Add new Web site: JewishEncyclopedia.com - Festivals. Sep 07, 2024
Add new Web site: University of Massachusetts Amherst - Office of Religious and Spiritual Life - About the Jewish Holidays. Jul 08, 2024
Media added. Feb 09, 2024
Add new Web site: Jewish Virtual Library - Jewish Holidays: Festivals in Israel. Oct 17, 2023
Media added. Jun 28, 2023
New article added. May 05, 2023
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