Community
-
How to Practice Leave No Trace Every Day Image
How to Practice Leave No Trace Every Day
Avid campers and outdoor enthusiasts know full well what the “Leave No Trace Seven Principles” are. Placing an emphasis on responsible traveling practices, this set of rules promotes environmental conservation, especially in the wilderness. Basically, these principles focus on...
-
5 Tips for Caring for Your New Guinea Pig Image
5 Tips for Caring for Your New Guinea Pig
Find fish in aquariums boring? Don’t like how high-maintenance dogs and cats are? Guinea pigs are the perfect pets for you. Also known as cavies, guinea pigs can show affection and happiness through little noises. Plus, caring for these cuddly little creatures is relatively easy, making...
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Total abstention from food and drink usually begins 30 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Although the fast is required for all healthy adults, it is waived in the case of certain medical conditions. Virtually all Jewish holidays involve a ritual feast, but since Yom Kippur involves...