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This book focuses on learning the Jewish heritage while deepening the mastery of the Hebrew language. The book deals with the Jewish holidays, special Israeli events and memorial days according to their appearance in the Jewish calendar: Rosh Hashana (New Year's Day), Day of Atonement, Succot, Hanukah, The Fifteenth of Sh'vat, Purim, Passover, Independence Day, Lag B'omer, Jerusalem Day, Shavuot, Holocaust Memorial Day, Memorial Day, etc. The book is intended for advanced level learners. Each chapter in the book is dedicated to a holiday or a special event. In the center of each chapter is the story behind the holiday/ special event, customs, prayers, blessings, songs and passages related to the origin of the holiday/ special event. A wide variety of grammar exercises and activities followed by illustrations, crossword puzzles and quizzes– enable the reader with a fun and interesting learning experience.