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Find explainers, practical guides, and reflections on how to make life and Judaism more meaningful.
What is Tahanun?
Tahanun is the name for a series of penitential prayers that follow the Amidah during the Morning and Afternoon Services.
Confronting the Myth of Consent in Circumcision: Five Perspectives
We are charged with passing the Torah to the next generation and teaching them to value it. Circumcision is a powerful symbol of that.
Blessings Over Food and Drink
There are many blessings over food and drink. Learn how to determine what blessing to use before and after eating a meal.
Are Non-Kosher Animals Permitted for Organ Transplants?
Are non-kosher animals permitted for organ transplants? Rabbi Shai Cherry explains the recent teshuvah from the CJLS.
Why Prayer Matters
Tefillah is more than the sum of its parts and encompasses far more than the obligation to recite certain specific daily prayers.















