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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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Torah can be a powerful force in our lives.
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Are We Allowed to Wear Weapons on Shabbat?

Why Are There Two Challot on Shabbat?

Why Are There Two Challot on Shabbat?

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Havdalah: An Overview

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Tanakh Yomi

Tanakh Yomi: The Beauty Of Daily Study

Tanakh Yomi: The Beauty Of Daily Study

Common Terms in Torah Study

Common Terms in Torah Study

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Prayer for kidnapped israelis
Oct13

Prayer for Kidnapped Israelis

Israel Living

A prayer for kidnapped Israelis by Hamas and are being held in Gaza.

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Why You Should Host a Pride Shabbat
Jun07

Why You Should Host a Pride Shabbat

June 7, 2022 Inclusion LGBTQ+
Aimee Close shares her story of becoming a synagogue member and the power and importance of Pride Shabbat and being welcoming.
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Halakha and the Assessment of Risk
Sep07

Halakha and the Assessment of Risk

September 7, 2023 Ethics Every Day
Halakha can be used for the assessment of risk; this can be relevant for pikuach nefesh (saving a life) or kashrut.
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Feb11

Why Kosher Food Shouldn’t Have Visible Blood

, February 11, 2023 Every Day Kashrut
The Torah requires specific methods of slaughter, inspection, and preparation before acceptable animals may be eaten.
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Feb28

Tombstone Customs in Judaism

, February 28, 2023 Death and Dying Lifecycles
Tombstone customs in Judaism stem from the religious obligation to mark a grave. This is traditionally done with tombstones or stone markers.
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Parashat Matot

Guiding Questions: Numbers 30

Parashat Pinchas

Guiding Questions: Numbers 28

Parashat Masei

Guiding Questions: Numbers 35

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