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Hanukkah
The holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of oil, the rededication of the Temple, and the shining of light in the darkness.
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Shabbat
Shabbat is the weekly day of rest, rooted in the story of creation and the Exodus from Egypt, celebrated starting Friday evening at sundown and ending Saturday night.​
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Why Learn Torah
Torah can be a powerful force in our lives.
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What do I wear to a Shabbat service?

What do I wear to a Shabbat service?

Rest is the Best: Why Resting on Shabbat Matters

Rest is the Best: Why Resting on Shabbat Matters 

The Deeper Meaning of Havdalah Make it Personal

The Deeper Meaning of Havdalah: Make it Personal

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Tanakh Yomi

Common Terms in Torah Study

Common Terms in Torah Study

Tanakh Yomi: The Beauty Of Daily Study

Tanakh Yomi: The Beauty Of Daily Study

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What is Yizkor?

, Death and Dying Lifecycles

Yizkor consists of a collection of readings and recitations revolving around two central prayers: Yizkor prayers, and the El Malei Rachamim.

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Prayers of the Matriarchs of Agency, Choice, and Action
Feb15

Prayers of the Matriarchs of Agency, Choice, and Action

February 15, 2023 Liturgy Personal Prayer
Despite the odds, when things feel out of your control, when you feel abandoned – do not despair and do not simply pray – ACT.
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What is feminist Torah and how do we do it?
Dec02

What is feminist Torah and how do we do it?

December 2, 2024 Community Inclusion
Feminist Torah is an approach to how we relate to Torah and a set of commitments about which Torah to draw from in our teaching ...
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Prayer Expresses Petition, Praise, Anger, and History
Jun29

Prayer Expresses Petition, Praise, Anger, and History

, June 29, 2022 Every Day Prayer
Prayer is not just a recitation of words. But rather, prayer is an expression of a great many modes and experiences in Judaism.
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How do Jews Celebrate the Birth of a Daughter?
Jun21

How do Jews Celebrate the Birth of a Daughter?

, June 21, 2022 Baby Naming Lifecycles
There are several ceremonies that families use to welcome and name a newborn girl in the synagogue or in the home.
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Guiding Questions: Numbers 26

Parashat Matot

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Parashat Pinchas

Guiding Questions: Numbers 27

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