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Loretta's friends were surprised when she asked to spend a day as an inmate in a New York prison. During her visit, she was fingerprinted, photographed as a suspect, toured the prison, and even entered a cell.

A kiosk owner noticed his elderly friend was upset and didn't expect the reason: "It's my birthday today, and no one is celebrating." The kiosk owner couldn't just walk away.

A cop showed up at a lonely 9-year-old's birthday party, only to find no guests and no cake. What he did next brought smiles and joy in a way no one expected.

Birthdays in Judaism carry deep meaning. Here are five special facts that show how much more there is to your big day

When Edwigs Vilatoro reserved a large table at a restaurant for his 61st birthday, he expected to celebrate surrounded by family and friends. When no one arrived, he turned to the restaurant patrons and said something they would never forget.

Explore the halachic debates, Chassidic customs, and meaningful traditions that transform a birthday into a day of growth and purpose.

Is a birthday truly of special importance? And why is it worthwhile to increase Torah study, charity, and self-reflection on this day?