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Enhancing Prayer With Body Movement
Movement acts as part of prayer, orchestrated in traditional Jewish settings, thus putting us in touch with the ebb and flow of the liturgy.
Birkat HaTorah: The Blessing for Engaging with Torah
Before beginning Torah study, Jewish tradition teaches us to recite a series of blessings known as Birkat HaTorah.
What is Yizkor?
Yizkor consists of a collection of readings and recitations revolving around two central prayers: Yizkor prayers, and the El Malei Rachamim.
What is a Brit Milah: Jewish Ritual Circumcision?
Brit Milah refers to the covenant of circumcision, both the ritual act and the festive occasion surrounding a baby boy’s circumcision.
Tallit on the Bimah: Optional or Required?
This CJLS teshuva explores where and when a tallit should be worn on the bimah. This also addresses women wearing tallitot.