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Dig deeper into the holiest day of the year. This is the day when we reflect on how we can be our best selves, and realign ourselves with our values.
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Sukkot
Step outside, dwell in temporary shelter, and rejoice together. Sukkot reminds us that life’s fragility can also be filled with blessing.
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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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What Do People Think About While Praying?

What Do People Think About While Praying?

What to expect when going to a B-Mitzvah?

What to expect when going to a B-Mitzvah?

Birkat Yeladim: Blessing Children

Birkat Yeladim: Blessing Children

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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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Feb26

Aninut: What Should Mourners Do Until Burial

, Death and Dying Lifecycles

The period from the time of death until burial is known as aninut – the customs of the mourners during the initial stages of bereavement.

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Redirecting My Heart to God: My Powerful Sh'ma Intention
Aug30

Redirecting My Heart to God: My Powerful Sh’ma Intention

August 30, 2024 Evening Service (Ma'ariv) Every Day
Through using this personal kavannah, a spiritual intention, the recitation of the Sh'ma is transformed, and so am I.
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May24

Fair Prices: A Jewish Perspective

, May 24, 2023 Business Ethics Commerce
The Mishnah defines the fair price of an item, such that the seller earn a fair price, while not defrauding the buyer.
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What do I do if I can't go to minyan when saying kaddish?
May19

What do I do if I can’t go to minyan when saying kaddish?

May 19, 2023 Death and Dying Every Day
Saying Kaddish for a loved one is a cherished and prized custom, but it is not the only way to remember and honor the lives ...
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How to call Non-Binary Jews to the Torah
Aug01

How to call Non-Binary Jews to the Torah

August 1, 2022 CJLS Halakhah
Being called to Torah is a moment of sacred encounter. Here's how to call Non-Binary Jews to the Torah based on the CJLS Teshuvah in ...
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